The Pirates of the Caribbean actor has spoken out in support ofhis daughter’s scandalous role on the screen and even believes that the worldwide uproar surrounding the film, which shows Lily-Rose Depp topless and features an explicit masturbation scene, is a sign that the young actress is “doing something right”.
The show follows “rising pop idol” Jocelyn, played by Depp, as she begins a “complicated relationship” with Tedros, played by The Weeknd, who is the manager of a nightclub and “a leader of a modern-day cult”, according to the film’s synopsis.
The sex-fuelled series, which has been criticised with labels such as “torture porn” and “rape fantasy”, contains scenes that feature masturbation, throttling and uncensored selfies of Depp. As a result, the show has been a site of much controversy and has seen the film’s creator Sam Levinson furiously slammed online.
However, despite the backlash the show has received, a source close to Johnny Depp has revealed that the actor is not bothered and “believes she must be doing something right to have gained so much attention”, according to Daily Mail.
Johnny Depp believes explosive reaction to Lily-Rose Depp's series The Idol is a sign 'she is doing something right'. Photo / Instagram
The insider told Daily Mail, “Johnny loves that Lily is carving out a career of her own and challenging herself to take on roles that interest her and test her.
“He loves that she is her own person and becoming her own actress. She isn’t resting her career on his success.
When the filmmaker was questioned whether the portrayal of female sexuality had crossed a line in The Idol, he replied: “We live in a very sexualised world especially in the States – porn’s influence is strong and in the psyche of young people.”
“Never have I felt more supported or respected in a creative space, my input and opinions more valued.
“Working with Sam is a true collaboration in every way – it matters to him, more than anything, not only what his actors think about the work, but how we feel performing it.
