The trailer for "Hot Take" gives viewers a sneak peek at the fast-track production of the film about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's highly publicized libel trial.
The trailer for Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial offers viewers a sneak peek into the fast-track production of the film about the highly publicized libel trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Depp and Heard endured a lengthy and public libel lawsuit that stemmed from comments Heard first made in a 2018 op-ed for The Washington Post.
Heard did not mention Depp directly, but comments she made about domestic violence became associated with Depp, which negatively impacted his career. As a result, Depp was forced to leave the Fantastic Beasts franchise. As a result, when accusations were constantly heard between the actors about which of them was wrong, they sued each other, and it came to trial, where the jury sided with Depp.
Since Depp and Heard's trial ended just a few months ago, it came as a surprise that Tubi quickly moved to film the events. Hot Take stars Mark Hapka as Depp, Megan Davis as Heard, Mary Carrig as Heard's lawyer Elaine Bredehoft, and Melissa Marty as Depp's lawyer Camila Vasquez. The film was directed by Sarah Lochman, who previously directed the TV movie Secrets in the Woods.
Tubi posted a trailer for the film “Hot Take: The Trial of Depp and Heard” on YouTube, in which viewers saw for the first time the actors who played the roles of Depp and Heard. Hapka and Davis take center stage like their real-life counterparts as they are shown in court and surrounded by a media circus. However, the film also goes beyond the trial itself, showing Depp's reaction to Heard's comments, the eventual re-enactment of the violence, and even the reactions of fans.
Trailer for the film “Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial”:
How "Hot Take" Was Speeded Up for Tubi
The trial of Depp and Heard became one of the biggest news stories of the year, receiving enormous coverage. Tubi decided to act while it's hot, and its chief content officer even stated that the film was designed "to capture a timely story that has become part of the cultural rush and paint a unique picture of what millions have been watching in news headlines for summer." Plus, "Hot Take" will bring a lot of attention to Tubi, the free streaming service that was likely the driving force behind such a high-profile story being adapted so quickly.
The quick production of "Hot Take" will also likely have many questioning the quality of the film. Although the creative team and actors are not household names, the trailer gives the impression that they tried their best despite the tight deadline to complete the film. The film probably won't shed any new light on the events that transpired, but Tubi's quick moves to produce the film will certainly strengthen their brand with names like Depp and Heard in the title. For those interested in watching Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial, the film will be available to stream on Tubi starting September 30th.
