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Johnny Depp says Hollywood is boycotting him Lisa France byline By Lisa Respers France, CNN Updated 7:51 PM ET, Mon August 16, 2021 Johnny Depp Rolling Stone Interview Orig Vstop BDK_00001023 Johnny Depp's candid Rolling Stone interview CNN Pedestrians walk past a "Help Wanted" sign posted at restaurant looking for line cooks and servers on June 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. The US economy added 531,000 jobs in October 'A great lion with a big heart': Powell's son pays tribute to his dad This 12-year-old found a unique approach for his school commute Aquilino Gonell 1 Capitol police offer breaks down and says he's overcome with guilt Rudy Giuliani challenged under oath on his election lies Former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to speak at the Rally To Protect Our Elections conference on July 24, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 'A cut and paste job': Trump continues pattern of crying fraud U.S. Rep. 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Retiring Republican has warning about Trump Pfizer CEO on new pill data: I think it's a great day for humanity Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Covid-19 survivors about misinformation HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 18: Actor Johnny Depp attends the premiere of Disney's 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' at Dolby Theatre on May 18, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images) Johnny Depp's candid Rolling Stone interview Asistente al festival Astroworld en Houston describe el momento en que fue aplastada por la multitud Travis Scott concert attendee describes crowd's behavior Cheers on House floor after Biden's infrastructure bill passes 'That's terrifying': Ex-Trump aide's concern about Trump stuns Jake Tapper Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers admits he's unvaccinated Trial evidence overwhelms Ahmaud Arbery's mom in court 'I don't think they believe any of it': Kinzinger on GOP members claiming election fraud Woman battling cancer survives bear attack in her cabin (CNN)According to Johnny Depp, the past five years have been "surreal" for him. In his first published interview since losing a libel suit against against the publisher of Britain's The Sun newspaper, the actor talked to The Sunday Times about his new movie "Minamata." Depp, who also served as one of the producers of the film, portrays real-life photographer W. Eugene Smith, whose work with Life magazine documented the mercury poisoning of Japanese villagers in the early 1970s. The star reflected on his life recently -- he filed suit after The Sun called him a "wife-beater" in an article over his now ex-wife Amber Heard's claims of abuse that he has denied -- juxtaposed to both the Japanese villagers who had been poisoned and those who have suffered from Covid-19. "That's like getting scratched by a kitten," Depp said of what he's been through. "Comparatively." He also reflected on the film not being released in the US as it has in the UK, something he and director Andrew Levitas appear to blame, in part, on Depp's personal life. He said of the villagers portrayed in his film, "We looked these people in the eyeballs and promised we would not be exploitative." "That the film would be respectful," Depp said. "I believe that we've kept our end of the bargain, but those who came in later should also maintain theirs." He also referred to "Hollywood's boycott of, erm, me." "One man, one actor in an unpleasant and messy situation, over the last number of years?" he said "But, you know, I'm moving towards where I need to go to make all that . . .To bring things to light." Heard and Depp married in 2015 after dating for several years. They split the following year in what became a monthslong, contentious breakup with allegations of bad behavior by both sides before their divorce was finally settled. Depp has consistently denied he abused Heard and has filed a $50 million defamation suit against her, which is currently making its way through the courts. PAID CONTENT