The Boys Spinoff Gen V Stokes Controversy With Johnny Depp Joke
This story contains spoilers for the third episode of Gen V, titled "#ThinkBrink."
A joke referencing Johnny Depp in the latest episode of Gen V has ignited a debate online.
As the trial was televised and highly-publicized, most everyone knows of the legal battle between Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard. Depp had sued Heard for defamation following allegations that he'd been abusive during their marriage, arguing that she'd actually been the one who was violent with him. Heard countersued for defamation, insisting her claims were genuine. The jury ultimately ruled heavily in Depp's favor, agreeing that the allegations against the former Pirates of the Caribbean star were false and defamatory. After the trial, Heard attributed the loss to the "disproportionate power, influence and sway" of her ex-husband.
Related: Gen V: [Spoiler] Is the Best Candidate to Join The Seven
The trial outcome was certainly a big win for Depp, but Heard's supporters are still behind her,...
A joke referencing Johnny Depp in the latest episode of Gen V has ignited a debate online.
As the trial was televised and highly-publicized, most everyone knows of the legal battle between Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard. Depp had sued Heard for defamation following allegations that he'd been abusive during their marriage, arguing that she'd actually been the one who was violent with him. Heard countersued for defamation, insisting her claims were genuine. The jury ultimately ruled heavily in Depp's favor, agreeing that the allegations against the former Pirates of the Caribbean star were false and defamatory. After the trial, Heard attributed the loss to the "disproportionate power, influence and sway" of her ex-husband.
Related: Gen V: [Spoiler] Is the Best Candidate to Join The Seven
The trial outcome was certainly a big win for Depp, but Heard's supporters are still behind her,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Jeremy Dick
- CBR
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