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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amber Heard returns to acting in first role since Johnny Depp divorce trial: 'In my theatre era'
Amber Heard is back, and she is coming for the drama, but this time, in a more artistic, less televised way. The Aquaman actress is stepping onto the stage for her first major acting role since the defamation trial that had the whole world grabbing popcorn and choosing sides. Amber Heard trades the courtroom for curtain calls, finally Heard is set to star in Spirit of the People, a gritty and genre-defying play by acclaimed playwright Jeremy O. Harris (Slave Play, remember?). The production is slated to premiere this July at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, and the buzz is louder than her courtroom gavel days. 'In my theatre era,' Heard declares her dramatic rebirth Taking to social media with a casual-but-iconic selfie with Harris, Heard confirmed the comeback in the most fun way possible: 'In my theatre era x.' Subtle flex? Absolutely. The cast list is stacked too, featuring Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), Ato Blankson-Wood, James Cusati-Moyer, and more. It is giving art-school chaos, and we are here for it. The play reportedly dives into 'uncomfortable truths about land and what it means to destroy it.' Yep, it is not just a comeback—it is a statement. The trial that rocked her world Let us rewind a little. Amber's life spiralled into full-blown tabloid chaos back in 2022 during her courtroom face-off with Johnny Depp. The exes, who finalised their divorce in 2017, went head-to-head after Heard wrote a 2018 op-ed claiming she was a survivor of sexual violence. Depp, although unnamed in the piece, sued for defamation, and won. Millions in damages, a courtroom circus streamed live, and a meme war of the decade later, Heard disappeared from the acting world. Heard is now a mum of three! As if a dramatic acting return was not enough, Heard chose Mother's Day 2025 to casually reveal that she is now the mother of twins. Sharing a snap of tiny baby feet, she introduced the world to daughter Agnes and son Ocean, who now join big sister Oonagh. Heard really said, 'Let me just soft-launch two babies and a theatre comeback.' From courtroom tears to stage lights and nappy changes, Amber Heard's renaissance is nothing short of a spectacle. Whether you stan her or not, one thing is clear, she is not going quietly.
Express Tribune
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Amber Heard returns to acting with ‘Spirit of the People' years after Johnny Depp trial
Amber Heard has confirmed her return to acting with a new role in Spirit of the People, marking her first major performance since her legal battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp. The play, written by Jeremy O Harris, is set to premiere this July at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Heard, now 39, will appear alongside a diverse ensemble including Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), Ato Blankson-Wood, James Cusati-Moyer, Amandla Jahava, Emma Ramos, Julian Sanchez, Zachary Booth, Tonatiuh, and Lío Mehiel. This marks Heard's shift from film to stage, reintroducing her to audiences in a dramatically different setting. Spirit of the People delves into themes of land, identity, and destruction. This production represents Heard's first acting credit since In the Fire and Aquaman 2, both filmed prior to her 2022 defamation trial. While the trial drew massive global attention, Heard has largely kept out of the spotlight after moving to Spain, focusing on being a mother to 4-year old daughter Oonagh and twins Agnes and Ocean whom she welcomed earlier this year.
News18
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Is Amber Heard Returning To Acting After Losing Defamation Case Against Johnny Depp?
Last Updated: The play Spirit of the People, starring Amber, will be presented as part of the 2025 Williamstown Theatre Festival. Amber Heard is returning to the spotlight after being missing in action for nearly three years following the defamation trial with her former husband, Johnny Depp. The actress, who lived a life away from the limelight in Spain, is returning to the acting field, not on the big screen, but on the stage. Amber is all set to star in a brand-new play titled Spirit of the People. The play, written by Jeremy O. Harris and directed by Katina Medina Mora, will be presented as part of the 2025 Williamstown Theatre Festival. Joining Amber are actors Brandon Flynn, best known for his role in 13 Reasons Why and Lio Mehel, who is popular for his role in the Sundance breakout film Mutt, as reported by Variety. Meanwhile, Amber is known for her roles in films like Drop Dead Sexy, All The Boys Love Mandy Lane and Aquaman, among others. The trio is all set to join the previously announced cast members, including Tony Award nominees Ato Blankson-Wood and James Cusati-Moyer, along with Amandla Jahava, Emma Ramos, Julian Sanchez, Zachary Booth and Tonatiuh. According to the official description of the play Spirit of the People, it 'confronts uncomfortable truths about land and what it means to destroy it." Said to be a departure from his previous works, Jeremy has written the script partly in Spanish and includes prose, giving the story an emotional texture. Apart from Spirit of the People, the festival, which is in its 71st season, will feature a diverse set of programmes, including the revival of Tennessee Williams's Camino Real and Not About Nightingales, alongside original works like The Things Around Us, a solo musical created and performed by Ahamefule J. Oluo and Many Happy Returns, a dance piece co-created and choreographed by Monica Bill Barnes and co-created and written by Robbie Saenz de Viteri. Speaking of Amber Heard, this exciting announcement came more than a month after she announced the arrival of her twins on the occasion of Mother's Day this year. She posted a heartwarming photo of her newborn's tiny feet and penned an emotional note, revealing the names of her twins. Amber wrote, 'This year I am elated beyond words to celebrate the completion of the family I've strived to build for years. Today, I officially share the news that I welcomed twins into the Heard gang. My daughter Agnes and my son Ocean are keeping my hands (and my heart) full." Previously, Amber welcomed her daughter Oonagh in April 2021. First Published: June 24, 2025, 11:23 IST
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amber Heard lands first acting role since Johnny Depp trial; in her 'theatre era' with Jeremy O. Harris' new play
Amber Heard has landed her new acting gig; this time, it is a theatre production. The actress is set to make her return to the stage, marking her first acting role since the highly publicised defamation trial involving ex-husband Johnny Depp . Heard has joined the ensemble cast of Spirit of the People, a new play by acclaimed playwright Jeremy O. Harris, premiering at the Williamstown Theatre Festival this July. Confirming the buzz about her new acting stint, she took to her handle to share a selfie with her director and say, "In my theatre era x." The production brings together a diverse cast that includes '13 Reasons Why' star Brandon Flynn , Ato Blankson-Wood, James Cusati-Moyer, Amandla Jahava, Emma Ramos, Julian Sanchez, Zachary Booth , Tonatiuh, and Lío Mehiel. According to Independent, the play explores 'uncomfortable truths about land and what it means to destroy it,' according to the official synopsis. Heard's return to the spotlight comes two years after the conclusion of her widely followed legal battle with Depp. Although the couple finalised their divorce in 2017 after Heard filed for separation citing allegations of domestic abuse, the matter gained renewed attention in 2022 when Depp sued her for defamation over a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she described herself as a survivor of sexual violence. While the article did not name Depp, his legal team argued it implied that he was a 'wife-beater'. The trial, which lasted six weeks and was live-streamed globally, ended with a jury ruling in favour of Depp, awarding him millions in damages. Heard's return to acting also comes after she announced the birth of twins. On the occasion of Mother's Day 2025, Heard sharing a picture of their feet announced that she has welcomed a daughter named Agnes and a son named Ocean. This makes her a mother of three, as she also has a daughter, Oonagh, born in 2021.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Amber Heard moves into theatre
Amber Heard has been announced as part of the cast for Spirit of the People. The project is a departure for the actress into theatre as it's a new play by Jeremy O. Harris set to premiere at the 2025 Williamstown Theatre Festival. He said about the work: 'I wanted to challenge myself.' The 79th edition of the Massachusetts-based festival, which begins its summer run next year, will include Spirit of the People as a centrepiece. The production is directed by Katina Medina Mora and will feature 38-year-old Amber alongside Brandon Flynn, 30, and Lío Mehiel, 33. Harris, 35, known for Slave Play and the film Zola, and is leading the festival's new Creative Collective, a shared leadership model also comprised of model and actor Kaia Gerber, 23, producer Alyssa Reeder, entrepreneur Alex Stoclet and choreographer Christopher Rudd. The play's cast also includes Tony Award nominees Ato Blankson-Wood, 39, and James Cusati-Moyer, 35, as well as Amandla Jahava, Emma Ramos, Julian Sanchez, Zachary Booth and Tonatiuh. Amber is best known for her work in Aquaman, Zombieland, Pineapple Express and the miniseries The Stand. Brandon Flynn rose to prominence in 13 Reasons Why and recently appeared in the Off-Broadway production Kowalski. Speaking to Variety in February, Jeremy Harris said he was inspired to reshape the festival model, adding: 'The American festivals that work the best and that people are most thrilled by are our music festivals. 'They do a really good job of creating a sense of community. And that's something that summer stock theatre has let slip over the last few decades.' Spirit of the People, according to the official description, 'confronts uncomfortable truths about land and what it means to destroy it'. Jeremy also said the production marks a significant shift in his creative direction, adding: 'The play is half in Spanish, and I don't speak Spanish. The play has a significant level of prose within it. I'm not a prose writer. I'm trying a lot of different things.' The rebranded festival, known as W71, will feature original and reimagined works spanning genres and disciplines. Alongside Spirit of the People, audiences will see a revival of Tennessee Williams' Camino Real and Not About Nightingales. New works include The Things Around Us, a solo musical created and performed by Ahamefule J. Oluo, produced by Roya Amirsoleymani, and Many Happy Returns, a dance piece choreographed by Monica Bill Barnes and written with Robbie Saenz de Viteri.
