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Actor Johnny Depp will appear in Rihanna's new Savage X Fenty fashion show, sparking outrage online and calls for a boycott of the singer's lingerie brand.
The 59-year-old actor, who has claimed Hollywood endorsed him amid his high-profile legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard, has already filmed his cameo in the runway extravaganzza, which debuts on Amazon's Prime Video. next week.
Although Depp is not mentioned in press materials or in the show's trailer, his appearance has been confirmed directly by CNN.
Neither representatives for Rihanna nor Amazon immediately responded to requests for comment on the decision to cast Depp.
The fourth edition of the Savage X Fenty was described by Amazon as a "seductive fashion fever dream."
The brand's star-studded show features performances from Anitta and Burna Boy, as well as appearances from Cara Delevingne, Simu Liu and TikTok star Bella Poarch.
Once news of Depp's involvement broke, fans began asking Rihanna to remove scenes of her.
"The editing team better cut this man out of this," read a response to a post promoting the show on Savage X Fenty's Instagram account.
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Dancers seen on stage during Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 in Simi Valley, California. (Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
On Twitter, users expressed their disapproval using the hashtag #DitchDepp, with some threatening to boycott the hashtag.
Music producer Drew Dixon described the decision to cast the actor as "really disappointing", while British singer and actor Olly Alexander, who previously collaborated with Savage X Fenty on a social media campaign, announced on social media that he will "no longer use" the mark.
Since the show won't air until Wednesday, some commenters questioned whether Depp will even appear in the final scene.
"For those outraged, I'd wait and see if this actually happens," author Art Tavana tweeted.
"That's not how Rihanna is. Her brand is bulletproof."
The controversial appearance of Johnny Depp
After their divorce in 2017, Depp sued Heard for $50 million over an op-ed in The Washington Post in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse."
Heard then countersued him for $100 million, leading to an explosive televised trial in which both were found liable for defamation, although the jury awarded significantly higher damages to Depp.
Rihanna attends the premiere of "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" at Dolby Theater on October 26, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
Heard maintains that Depp abused her during their marriage, a claim the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor has always denied.
Depp has also said that he was a victim of domestic violence, a claim that some of her fans compared to Rihanna's own experience of abuse while she was in a relationship with singer Chris Brown.
"Survivors supporting survivors," one Twitter user wrote in support of the singer's casting choice.
During the six-week trial, Depp claimed that Heard's accusations had put him out of future "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies.
The actor also lost his role in the "Fantastic Beasts" movie franchise following his unsuccessful UK libel case against a British newspaper over domestic violence allegations.
Actor Marsai Martin and TikTok star Bella Poarch are seen during Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4. (Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
However, Depp has made several high-profile appearances in the months since the June verdict.
In August, he made a surprise cameo appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards, where a video of his face was superimposed on a life-size Moonman floating above the stage.
"I just want you to know that I'm available for birthdays, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, weddings, wakes, anything you need," he joked to the audience.
In his first major return to screens, Depp will appear as King Louis XV in the upcoming French film "La Favourite."
He also reprized his voice role as Johnny Puff in the animated TV series "Puffins Impossible," and is set to direct a movie about Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, according to Deadline and the Hollywood Reporter.
Savage X Fenty, which also makes men's underwear, has been praised in the past for its inclusive size and diverse cast.
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