Johnny Depp is stepping out of court and back onto the big screen. The actor has been tapped for the role of King Louis XV in the forthcoming period drama .
In the first teaser portrait, released by French film house Why Not Productions, Depp is fully-clad as the 1700s-era monarch.
The ensemble features an ornate, gold petticoat with a bright-blue sash. The actor's face is made-up with white powder, typical of the time period, and is wearing a blonde wig with a ponytail.
The striking, side-profile photo shows Depp's eyes covered with a black blindfold and his white, feathered hat finishes the look.
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