Amber Heard has mostly stayed out of the public eye since her defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp wrapped up over a year ago. Speculation has run rampant as of late in regard to the actress’ next professional steps. Well, this weekend, she marked the debut of her latest movie, a period piece titled In the Fire. Heard was all smiles at the premiere, as she signed autographs and crossed paths with other actors. Now, her director and co-star are opening up about working with her, and they had some high praise about her character in the aftermath of the legal battle with Depp.
In the Fire was shot months before the actress entered the courtroom for the televised trial. The movie is helmed by Conor Allyn, who’s known for his work on movies like Java Heat and No Man’s Land. He and the Danish Girl alum seemed to have forged a firm friendship while making his latest film, which is a supernatural thriller. The movie made its debut at the Italy-based Taormina Film Festival this past Saturday. Amid the festivities, Allyn and cast member Luca Calvani took some time to speak with Deadline about their work on the film. It was during the discussion that Allyn praised his leading lady for being able to make it through her legal proceedings without changing:
