When will 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial' release? And everything else you need to know

The movie dramatizes the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial, the most-talked-about legal battle in the last decade
Mark Hapka as Johnny Depp and Megan Davis as Amber Heard in 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial' (Tubi/YouTube)
Mark Hapka as Johnny Depp and Megan Davis as Amber Heard in 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial' (Tubi/YouTube)

2022 has been an eventful year overall. Remember the Depp vs Heard Trial which ended a while ago and was probably one of the most talked about trials in the last decade? Tubi has premiered the trailer for 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial', its new original scripted film which dramatizes the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial from just a few months ago. Before we jump into the details of the Tubi movie, let's walk you through why the trial even happened. 

The case had become a fierce battle over the truth about the former couple's relationship, with both sides accusing the other of repeated domestic abuse. Johnny Depp, as the plaintiff, filed a complaint of defamation against his ex-wife Amber Heard, claiming $50 million in damages, and Heard filed a counter lawsuit against Depp, claiming $100 million in damages. However, the jury ruled in Depp's favor. This Tubi original movie will showcase the fierce legal war between the two Hollywood stars.

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When does 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial,' release?

'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial' will release on September 30, 2022.

How can I watch 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial'?

You can stream 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial' on Tubi. 

Who's acting in 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial'?

The Tubi original movie 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial' stars Mark Hapka and Megan Davis as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, respectively. Melissa Marty plays Depp's lawyer Camille Vasquez, and Mary Carrig is Elaine Bredehoft from Heard's legal team.

What is the plot of 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial'?

According to Variety, 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial' follows the relationship of Depp and Heard leading up to and including the two-month defamation trial, which Tubi’s trailer declares as “the most-watched trial of the year." The jury found that Heard defamed Depp by alluding to domestic violence allegations against him in a December 2018 op-ed piece, while the jury also held Depp liable for a defamatory statement made about Heard by his lawyer.

What is the buzz around 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial'?

According to TV Line, Adam Lewinson, Tubi’s chief content officer spilled some beans about the movie, saying, “Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial has ‘Hot Take’ in the title for a reason.” He further continued, "With our partners at MarVista, this Tubi Original was fast-tracked into production to capture a timely take on a story that became part of the cultural zeitgeist, painting a unique picture of what millions watched play out in the headlines over the summer."

Trailer

You can watch the trailer of 'Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial' below.



 

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