The Rum Diary Premiere with Johnny Depp: Behind the Scenes

🎉Johnny Depp had a great time at The Rum Diary premiere and enjoyed the enthusiastic crowd.

💌Johnny Depp received a letter from a little girl near the filming location, asking for his help. He surprised her during a lunch break, bringing along 12 pirates.

💣Johnny Depp found the original manuscript of The Rum Diary by accident while preparing for the film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

🍿The Rum Diary is semi-autobiographical, reflecting a younger version of Hunter S. Thompson before finding his distinctive voice.

💥Johnny Depp and Hunter S. Thompson were great friends, and their first meeting involved sparks and explosions.

How did Johnny Depp meet Hunter S. Thompson?

—Johnny Depp met Hunter S. Thompson in a bar in Woody Creek, Colorado. Their first meeting involved a dramatic entrance by Thompson and the building of a bomb.

What was the last wish of Hunter S. Thompson?

—Hunter S. Thompson's last wish was to be blown out of a 150-foot cannon and shot into the stratosphere. Johnny Depp helped fulfill this wish by organizing the event.

How did Johnny Depp find the original manuscript of The Rum Diary?

—While preparing for the film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Johnny Depp was with Hunter S. Thompson and stumbled upon the original manuscript of The Rum Diary by accident.

What was the inspiration behind The Rum Diary?

—The Rum Diary is based on Hunter S. Thompson's experiences as a journalist in Puerto Rico, showcasing his adventures and early writing style.

What were the reactions to The Rum Diary premiere?

—The Rum Diary premiere had a great turnout, and Johnny Depp enjoyed the enthusiastic crowd. People were excited about the film and the casting of Amber Heard.

00:52Johnny Depp had a great time at The Rum Diary premiere.

02:02Johnny Depp surprised a little girl near the filming location during a lunch break.

02:49Johnny Depp found the original manuscript of The Rum Diary while preparing for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

04:40Johnny Depp and Hunter S. Thompson were great friends.

06:40A clip from The Rum Diary featuring Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.