Johnny Depp, famous for his chameleon-like ability to embody diverse characters, has debuted a bold new look for his upcoming film Day Drinker. The 61-year-old actor was recently photographed on set, revealing a striking transformation that abandons his trademark dark hair and facial hair in favor of distinguished grey locks, a fuller face, and piercing blue contact lenses. Gone too were his signature rock-inspired accessories, replaced by a simple navy suit and open-collared shirt, signaling a clear departure from his famously eccentric on-screen personas like Captain Jack Sparrow and Willy Wonka.

Day Drinker, directed by Marc Webb and produced by Lionsgate, marks Depp’s most high-profile Hollywood project since years of legal battles and public controversy following his split with Amber Heard. Though he’s appeared in smaller European productions such as Jeanne du Barry and directed the indie film Modi: Three Days On The Wing Of Madness, this project is widely seen as a pivotal chapter in his career. Despite the industry challenges, Depp has maintained that he never truly “left” and that it was opportunities, not his passion or talent, that temporarily diminished.

The film stars Penelope Cruz and Madelyn Cline alongside Depp, with its plot set against the sun-drenched backdrop of Spain. Cline plays a grieving bartender who meets Depp’s enigmatic character aboard a private yacht, sparking an unexpected connection. Their lives soon become entangled with a criminal figure portrayed by Cruz. This marks the fourth collaboration between Depp and Cruz, having previously starred together in Blow, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, and Murder on the Orient Express.

Depp’s dramatic makeover has already captured the attention of fans, who took to social media to express their enthusiasm for his “silver fox” appearance. Many noted the impressive contrast from his previous roles, drawing playful comparisons to Jonathan Goldsmith’s “Most Interesting Man in the World” and even recalling elements of his Gellert Grindelwald character from the Harry Potter universe. Praise also poured in for the film’s makeup and styling team, credited for crafting a transformation that feels fresh yet convincingly lived-in.

As anticipation builds for Day Drinker, the film is positioned as a potentially defining moment in Johnny Depp’s career resurgence. The combination of a compelling story, seasoned cast, and Depp’s intriguing new persona has already stirred significant buzz. Fans and critics alike are eager to see how this project will showcase his enduring talent and mark his continued evolution in the world of cinema.