Johnny Depp's ex-agent: Abuse claims cost him 'Pirates of the Caribbean' role

Actor Johnny Depp attends his defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, U.S., April 27, 2022. – Photo: Reuters

A former agent for Johnny Depp testified on Wednesday that Amber Heard's abuse allegations had a "traumatic impact" on Depp's image, and cost him the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

Christian Carino, a talent agent at Creative Artists Agency, appeared by video deposition at Depp's defamation trial, which has been underway in Fairfax, Va. since April 11. Depp is suing Heard, his ex-wife, for US$50mil, claiming that she destroyed his career by fabricating claims of domestic violence.