Johnny Depp attends premiere of Crock Of Gold at the San Sebastian International Film Festival

Johnny Depp was the star attraction when he attended the premiere of his new film Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan on Sunday.

The actor, 57, was seen lighting up a cigarette before hitting the red carpet at the Kursaal Palace during Spain’s 68th San Sebastian International Film Festival.

Cutting a dapper figure in a dark suit with a wide-brimmed hat, the star commanded attention ahead of unveiling the film he produced on pal Shane MacGowan.

Teaming his suit with a crispy white shirt, the Pirates of The Caribbean star accessorised with a selection of jewellery and tinted spectacles. 

Father-of-two Depp is a longtime friend of The Pogues’ MacGowan, 62, and even performed on his first album.

His film on the musician, directed by Julien Temple, combines unseen footage from the band and MacGowan’s family and is described as a ‘celebration’ of the star.

Ahead of the screening, Depp spoke with journalists about the first time he met MacGowan, admitting that he was instantly taken with the star. 

He said: ‘When I met Shane he was negotiating a pool table. There was a drink in this hand, a pint, and in this hand there was a guitar.

‘And he was teetering, balancing back and forth trying to negotiate which way to fall. I watched him do that for about 15 minutes.

‘Then I was introduced to him, before he fell, and from that moment on you just knew… there are moments in life when you know this will happen one time and one time only, when you get the opportunity to spend time with greatness.’

He continued: ‘Having known him [McGowan] a long, long time I can only say I fell in love with him the second I met him and I’m still in love with him to this day.

‘His wife Victoria is a wonderful partner for Shane, they’re best friends, and I’ve seen that continue over these many years under all kinds of duress.’ 

The film festival will run from 18 to 26 September 2020 under safety measures like obligatory face mask use and red carpets without public due to the pandemic. 

Organisers have also reduced the number of film screenings as well as the seating capacity in cinemas. 

On Friday, Depp took to his Instagram with a nostalgic-feeling video showing him seated at a desk, penning a letter of gratitude.

The text was copied into the caption of the post, which read: ‘Hello All! I just wanted to thank you all once again for your constant and loyal support throughout many long and interesting episodes of my life…

‘I am only here because of you — and I’m only here for you!!!’ the caption continued. ‘All thanks and love to you for all, JD’

The post comes as Depp received word Friday from a Virginia court that there will indeed be a delay in the defamation trial he is bringing against ex-wife Amber Heard in the American courts –  but not for the reason he had intended. 

As reported by Deadline, Circuit Court Chief Judge Bruce White has delayed the trial from January 11, 2021 to to May 3, 2021 – due to continued concerns over COVID-19. 

Depp had initially filed a motion on August 21 to have the upcoming $50million defamation trial delayed so he could begin filming Fantastic Beasts 3 in London.

The Cry Baby actor filed court documents in a Fairfax County, Virginia court requesting the trial be delayed until anywhere between March and June of 2021, once filming was completed.

His ex Amber, 34, in turn filed a motion opposing the request. 

The court had initially set the trial to run from January 11, 2021 to January 28, 2021, though Warner Bros. recently revealed they plan to start filming Fantastic Beasts 3 in October in London, which will run through the end of February.