It’s not every day you catch two Hollywood legends hanging out in a museum like old friends—but that’s exactly what happened in Madrid this week.
Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz were all smiles as they took a relaxed break from filming their latest project, Day Drinker, to explore the city’s iconic Museo Reina Sofía.
While fans might be used to seeing them on red carpets or intense film sets, this time they were simply enjoying art and each other’s company—posing together in front of a dramatic black-and-white mural like two friends on vacation.
A Moment Worth Sharing
The museum itself couldn’t resist sharing the visit.
Posting a sweet photo of the pair to Instagram, they captioned it: “Thanks for joining us @johnnydepp and @penelopecruzoficial, until next time!”
You could feel the warmth between them, which makes sense considering their long history of working together.
Day Drinker marks the fourth time these two have joined forces on screen, following past hits like Blow (2001), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), and Murder on the Orient Express (2017).
Inside Their New Film Day Drinker
So what’s their new film about? According to reports, Day Drinker is a high-stakes action thriller directed by Marc Webb and written by Zach Dean.
Johnny Depp plays a mysterious man who ends up crossing paths with a grieving bartender (played by Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline) aboard a private yacht.
Things quickly take a darker turn when Cruz’s character—a dangerous criminal—enters the picture, bringing twists and chaos to the story.
Sounds like the kind of gripping drama fans won’t want to miss.
A Nod From Orlando Bloom
One moment that really got fans buzzing? Orlando Bloom—Depp’s old Pirates co-star—popped up in the comments of the museum’s Instagram post, leaving two red heart emojis.
He even teased that it might be time to “get the band back together,” hinting at a possible Pirates reunion. Naturally, fans went wild.
Johnny Depp’s Return to the Spotlight
Day Drinker also marks an important chapter in Johnny Depp’s career.
It’s his first major studio film role since Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald back in 2018.
After years out of the spotlight—including the public fallout from his 2022 defamation trial—Depp is slowly reclaiming his place in cinema.
He made his return with the French film Jeanne du Barry, which opened the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, and he even directed the biopic Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness.
Now, with Day Drinker, he’s stepping back into the mainstream in a big way.
A Bond That Goes Beyond the Screen
At last year’s San Sebastian Film Festival, Cruz and Depp had another warm reunion. Cruz didn’t hold back in praising her longtime friend, saying:
“Many years have passed and I have not only made three movies with him, but I also count on him as a great friend.
I’ve always been impressed by his kindness, his brilliant mind, his talent and his peculiar sense of humour.”
That kind of praise speaks volumes—especially in an industry where friendships often fade quickly.
A Star-Studded Cast and Rising Buzz
Joining Depp and Cruz in Day Drinker are rising stars Manu Ríos and Arón Piper (both from Elite), along with Juan Diego Botto and Anika Boyle.
The cast alone has fans excited, but it’s the mix of mystery, emotional tension, and high-stakes storytelling that’s really building anticipation.
As the premiere draws closer, fans are eager to see how Depp and Cruz’s chemistry translates once again to the big screen.
What’s Your Favorite Depp-Cruz Duo?
From the cocaine-fueled chaos of Blow to their swashbuckling days in Pirates, Depp and Cruz have delivered some unforgettable cinematic moments.
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