Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz Reunite in Madrid: A Creative Friendship Continues with ‘Day Drinker’

Longtime collaborators and friends Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz share a museum moment in Spain as they film their fourth movie together — a stylish thriller that marks Depp’s Hollywood return.

Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz Visit a Museum in Spain as They Film Fourth Movie Together

Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz recently took a break from filming to enjoy a quiet cultural outing in Madrid. The duo, currently co-starring in their upcoming film Day Drinker, visited the renowned Museo Reina Sofía, where they were spotted smiling in front of a striking black-and-white mural.

The museum shared the visit via Instagram, posting two photos in collaboration with Depp and Cruz. In the images, both actors exude relaxed elegance — a selfie capturing their chemistry, and another shot showing them admiring the art. The caption read:
“Thanks for joining us @johnnydepp and @penelopecruzoficial, until next time! ❤️”

Their Pirates of the Caribbean co-star Orlando Bloom reacted with support, commenting two red heart emojis — a subtle nod to their enduring connection and onscreen history.

This picturesque moment comes as Depp and Cruz film Day Drinker, their fourth movie together following Blow (2001), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), and Murder on the Orient Express (2017). Directed by The Amazing Spider-Man’s Marc Webb, Day Drinker marks Depp’s return to a major studio production since Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018).

In Day Drinker, Depp plays a “mysterious” guest aboard a private yacht who becomes entangled with a bartender played by Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline. Cruz portrays a criminal figure central to the plot. The film also features Manu Ríos, Arón Piper, Juan Diego Botto, and Anika Boyle.

A first look at Depp’s character — released earlier this year — revealed a darker, more enigmatic persona, drink in hand, eyes distant. It signals a tone of intrigue and intensity that mirrors the film’s stylish thriller premise.

Cruz and Depp’s relationship stretches beyond the screen. At the height of Depp’s public legal battles, Cruz submitted a court declaration defending him, calling him “a great friend,” and praising his “kindness, brilliant mind, talent, and peculiar sense of humor.”

Their shared history was evident last year when Cruz posted a selfie with Depp at the San Sebastian Film Festival, where he premiered Modi, his directorial project starring Al Pacino.

Now with Day Drinker in full swing, the Madrid museum moment serves as a reminder of the deep camaraderie and creative synergy between these two cinematic icons — one that transcends roles and resonates both on and off the screen.