Johnny Depp is "energetic" after the trial, focusing on his career, says "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor Greg Ellis

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"Pirates of the Caribbean" actor Greg Ellis talks about his 20-year-old friend,Johnny Depp 

Actor 54 years old, talks to Fox News Digital did about the relationship between the pair, his thoughts on theAmber Heard vs. Johnny Depp decision, and Depp appearing in another "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie. 

Ellis and Depp met for the first time about 20 years ago in the Viper Room on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles to read the "Pirates of the Caribbean" table.  

"Well, we've been working on four films right now," Ellis told Fox News Digital. .. "I've known him for over 20 years. Our kids weren't in the same class all year long, they went to school together, but they happened to go to the same school." 

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Talking about Ellis Depp's character, the "Edward Scissorhands" star said he hired a guard to sit outside the children's school. 

"They were very friendly and friendly and reflected who he was," Ellis said.  "As you know, they were not intimidating and mean. They were good and kind people who were just there to protect all their children."

Ellis got the latest information about the Hard vs. Depp trial, and when theDepp verdictand the actress "Aquaman" were read, Ellis was "uplifting, reassuring, and very emotional. I felt. "" 

" People tagged as respondents in a false crosshair It's very rare for a domestic violence allegation-a silver bullet-to get the similarity of all sorts of victories, let alone make a voice, "Eris said of Depp.  

"So the fact that he was able to speak for the first time, and I think we saw his humanity and the spirit and kindness of the man from the trial. He is consistent. He was only responsible for his mistakes and the mistakes he made. He never said he was perfect. " 

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Ellis also talked about the potential "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie and the absence ofDepp.He said, "Without Jack Sparrow, the Pirates of the Caribbean wouldn't exist." 

"To get the old crew back — and it's like icing on a cake It's going to be, it's not-getting Jack Sparrow to win and come back, "he said. "Maybe they can tie something together. Maybe the opening scene is in court. He's successful in court. I don't know. I have the paperwork in his hand. Who knows 

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Ellis talks to Depp after the trial is over, and Depp is "healthy" and "heavy". Said. The people of the world were lifted from his shoulders. 

Ellis adds that he believes Deppis focused on his music and film career, and the people around him are who Depp is. He said it was likely to be "very selective" as to whether to cooperate with. 

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"So he's happy I think his life is back and hopefully he didn't talk much, as you know, "Ellis said. Since the trial is over, Depp has been shown in the UK and will be filming his new film with filmmaker Maïwenn.

Ellis recently finished producing a show called "Rookie," andis working on a documentary for his book"Defendant: Publishing a Family Law Cartel."