It is the star who was the most anticipated of the weekend and even the whole Deauville festival. The Depp Marathon started around 4 p.m. when the actor American, guest for City of Lies, pointed the tip of his cap on the balcony of the Royal.
At the foot of the hotel of the Barrière group, many fans, whose ranks have grown over the course of the afternoon, the admirers of the last minutes grafting themselves to those who had a hollow nose early. “Everyone’s there because they can’t go on the red carpet » , observe, from afar, two faithful of the deauville festival.
T-shirts Johnny Depp
It must be said that from 1:30 p.m., the area around the red carpet was already saturated, according to security. Isabelle, equipped with a T-shirt with the effigy of Johnny Depp and enhanced by a signature of the star during her visit two years ago, has been on the bridge since 8 am, “After going to bed at 6 am to spend the night at the casino » .
In front of the Royal, “They put up barriers to organize things but there is never anything certain. If he doesn’t want to come he won’t come » , growl a little two fans who arrived after those who were able to reserve the most important locations.
Everyone hopes that Johnny Depp will pass through the main entrance of the Royal, in the midst of the fans, to reach the Deauville International Center. With almost an hour late, their wish is partly granted. ” Elevator “, spit out the security guards’ walkie-talkies downstairs. The fans understand. He is coming. “Johnny! Johnny! “ The person waves to the crowd briefly, promising to take the time to get closer to them later.
“Johnnyyyyy”
Meanwhile, at the entrance of the CID, a group of people are waiting in the line of last minute entries. Alexandre, 29, a style largely inspired by Johnny Depp, until the tattoo, made the bet to wait here rather than on the carpet “Or on the Planks. We heard that he was supposed to go around 3 p.m. but ultimately no. “ He hopes to be able to participate in the meeting because “I have a T-shirt and I would really like to have it autographed”.
“Johnnyyyyy”. His arrival in the meeting room was sonorous. Outside, those who could not enter had the consolation prize of a live broadcast on the big screen, on the terrace. Let’s face it, the atmosphere was calmer there than in the hall. However, Amélie, 33, disappointed not to have been able to access was still delighted. ” I loved. He took his time answering questions and he looked very comfortable. They talked about his work with Tim Burton whom I love. “
A carpet longer than usual
On the carpet, festival-goers have armed themselves with patience. Johnny Depp was almost an hour late again. But it was for a good cause, the celebrity was pampering his admirers, as promised, in front of the Royal by signing autographs.
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