Johnny Depp is back with another strange-looking character, and Day Drinker may have him playing one of his most mysterious roles in years. Depp plays Mr. Kelly, a guest aboard a private yacht who crosses paths with bartender Lorna, played by Madelyn Cline. But the first trailer makes it clear that Kelly is carrying much more baggage than a drink and a suitcase.
Who Is Mr. Kelly?
Kelly initially comes across as an unusual passenger with a very particular way of talking. The trailer has Kelly talking about a life of “misbehavior” and describing his story as potentially a tale of revenge. Before long, guns, violence, and a criminal underworld enter the picture.
The official synopsis deliberately gives very little away, saying Kelly and Lorna become entangled with a criminal figure played by Penélope Cruz. And that mystery appears to be the point.
Is Johnny Depp Playing Something Supernatural?
The trailer drops some very strange clues around Kelly, including a full moon, unusual eyes, and an ominous supernatural atmosphere. Kelly himself even raises the possibility that what is happening could be a ghost story.
The movie has not officially revealed what Kelly really is, so theories about vampires, werewolves, or something else are still just theories. For now, Lionsgate is keeping that secret firmly under wraps.
Johnny Depp Looks Completely Different
The actor appears with gray hair, a gray beard, and a much more weathered look. Director Marc Webb has said Depp’s transformation into the character was a major part of what attracted him to the role.
Webb also described Kelly as charming and mysterious and said Depp’s character has a playful side that audiences may not have seen from him in quite this way before.
Depp and Penélope Cruz Are Together Again
There is another reason Day Drinker has Depp fans watching closely. Depp and Cruz are sharing the screen for the fourth time.
They previously appeared together in Blow, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Murder on the Orient Express. This time, Cruz plays Cara Lazaro, a criminal figure who becomes tied to Kelly and Lorna.
FAQs
What role does Johnny Depp play in Day Drinker?
Johnny Depp plays Mr. Kelly, a mysterious guest who becomes caught up in a dangerous situation involving yacht bartender Lorna and criminal figure Cara Lazaro.
Is Johnny Depp playing a vampire in Day Drinker?
The trailer strongly teases supernatural possibilities, but the filmmakers have not confirmed that Kelly is a vampire or any other supernatural creature.
Is Johnny Depp the villain in Day Drinker?
That has not been confirmed. Kelly is clearly dangerous, but the trailer leaves his true motives and his connection to the other characters deliberately mysterious.
Who plays opposite Johnny Depp in Day Drinker?
Madelyn Cline plays Lorna, while Penélope Cruz plays Cara Lazaro. The movie also marks the fourth collaboration between Depp and Cruz.
When does Day Drinker come out?
Day Drinker is scheduled for release in U.S. theaters on March 26, 2027.
When Will Day Drinker Be Released?
Day Drinker is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by Zach Dean.
The movie is scheduled to hit U.S. theaters on March 26, 2027. And judging by the first trailer, audiences are going to have plenty of questions about Kelly long before they get any answers.
