Johnny Depp returned to the silver screen in 2023 with a French-language historical drama,having taken a step back from acting during his highly publicized legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard. His career comeback continues with the announcement of a curious new horror project that he is working on with famed filmmaker Ridley Scott, the director of Alien, Blade Runner, and Gladiator. The two Hollywood heavyweights are joining forces to put a new spin on one of the most well-known and celebrated stories of the gothic horror genre.