Netflix is dropping 'Depp v. Heard', docu-series on the widely publicised trial on August 16

The three-part documentary will be helmed by Emmy nominee Emma Cooper

Netflix is set to delve into one of the most high-profile legal battles in Hollywood history with the release of its three-part documentary series, Depp v. Heard. The streaming service's upcoming series promises to shed new light on the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, who were embroiled in a highly publicised courtroom battle over a year ago. The series, directed by Emmy nominee Emma Cooper, will premiere on August 16.

Depp v. Heard will take audiences back to the heart of the trial that sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and sparked intense online discussions. The documentary explores the heated legal confrontation between the ex-spouses, uncovering the events that led to the trial and the subsequent fallout that ensued.

The two-minute trailer of the documentary showcases snippets of the trial, offering viewers a glimpse of the heated testimonies and the passionate arguments presented by both parties. The series will reportedly present both Depp and Heard's testimonies side by side, allowing audiences to form their own judgments on the contentious case.

At the heart of the trial was Depp's defamation lawsuit against Heard, which he filed in March 2019. He accused the Aquaman actor of damaging his career with an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post, where she claimed to be a victim of domestic abuse without explicitly mentioning Depp's name. According to Depp, this caused him to lose his role in the Pirates of the Caribbean reboot.

However, Heard also accused Depp of physical and sexual abuse during their tumultuous marriage, which led to a lengthy court battle filled with public scrutiny and media attention. Both parties vehemently denied each other's claims, complicating the already dramatic trial, airing their dirty laundry out for the world to see.

In court filings, Depp had sought $50 million in damages, while Heard countersued for a staggering $100 million. Ultimately, the jury largely ruled in favour of Depp, awarding him a total of $15 million in damages. Due to a Virginia law capping punitive damages, Heard was ordered to pay $10.35 million. She was also granted $2 million in compensatory damages in her countersuit for a defamatory statement made by Depp's attorney.

After months of legal proceedings, the ex-couple reached a settlement, with Heard agreeing to pay Depp $1 million. However, the ramifications of the trial extended beyond the courtroom and turned the case into what one user described as a "cultural movement."

Depp v. Heard is not the first time the trial has been dramatised for the screen. Tubi TV previously released a movie called Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial, which also delved into the dramatic events that unfolded during the court proceedings.

As Netflix prepares to release its documentary, people eagerly anticipate gaining new insights into the trial that gripped the world. With both Depp and Heard's testimonies presented side by side, the series aims to provide a comprehensive and balanced perspective on the controversial legal battle – and we hope it does!

The announcement for the series has reignited public interest in the case, and has sparked debates and discussions on the complexities of relationships in the spotlight and the impact of legal battles on the lives of those involved.