Johnny Depp Praises His 'Dear, Brilliant Friend' Robert Downey Jr.'s Broadway Debut as 'Outstanding'

Mar. 15, 2025

Johnny Depp; Robert Downey Jr.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Ilya S. Savenok/Getty ImagesJohnny Deppis a big fan ofRobert Downey Jr.’s Broadway debut.Depp, 61, shared on Instagram Thursday, Oct. 3, that he attended aperformance of Downey’s new playMcNealat the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.“Most fortunate to witness my dear, brilliant friend Bob Downey and the superb cast of ‘McNeal’ last night at @lctheater. Outstanding! Go see it if you can!!!“wroteDepp.ThePirates of the Caribbeanactor was in New York City for the opening of his ownimmersive and experiential art exhibittitledA Bunch of Stuffthis week.Johnny Depp on Sept. 24, 2024.Carlos Alvarez/GettyHe said in a previous statement, “Through the magic and madness of life, art has been my sanctuary. These pieces, born of different stages of my journey are a residue of a life lived. Creation is not always a comfortable process, but for me it’s a necessary one.“Oscar-winner Downey confirmed in May thathe would make his Broadway debut this fallfor a strictly limited engagement.He wrote on Instagram at the time, “It’s been 40 years since I was last on ‘the boards,’ but hopefully I’ll knock the dust off quick.McNealis a timely and important story about the future of creatives, and I intend to do it justice.“Melora Hardin, Robert Downey Jr. and Andrea Martin on ‘McNeal’ opening night Sept. 30, 2024.Ilya S. Savenok/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In the play, theIron Manactor plays Jacob McNeal, who is “one of our greatest” writers and a “perpetual candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature,” per a synopsis, which adds, “But, McNeal also has an estranged son, a new novel, old axes to grind and an unhealthy fascination with artificial intelligence.“Other figures who have seenMcNealthis week includeWoody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn, Jason Bateman, Justin Theroux, Will Arnett, Paul Rudd and Matt Damon.Tickets toMcNealare now on sale. The play is currently set for a limited engagement through Nov. 24.

Johnny Depp; Robert Downey Jr.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images

Johnny Deppis a big fan ofRobert Downey Jr.’s Broadway debut.Depp, 61, shared on Instagram Thursday, Oct. 3, that he attended aperformance of Downey’s new playMcNealat the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.“Most fortunate to witness my dear, brilliant friend Bob Downey and the superb cast of ‘McNeal’ last night at @lctheater. Outstanding! Go see it if you can!!!“wroteDepp.ThePirates of the Caribbeanactor was in New York City for the opening of his ownimmersive and experiential art exhibittitledA Bunch of Stuffthis week.Johnny Depp on Sept. 24, 2024.Carlos Alvarez/GettyHe said in a previous statement, “Through the magic and madness of life, art has been my sanctuary. These pieces, born of different stages of my journey are a residue of a life lived. Creation is not always a comfortable process, but for me it’s a necessary one.“Oscar-winner Downey confirmed in May thathe would make his Broadway debut this fallfor a strictly limited engagement.He wrote on Instagram at the time, “It’s been 40 years since I was last on ‘the boards,’ but hopefully I’ll knock the dust off quick.McNealis a timely and important story about the future of creatives, and I intend to do it justice.“Melora Hardin, Robert Downey Jr. and Andrea Martin on ‘McNeal’ opening night Sept. 30, 2024.Ilya S. Savenok/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In the play, theIron Manactor plays Jacob McNeal, who is “one of our greatest” writers and a “perpetual candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature,” per a synopsis, which adds, “But, McNeal also has an estranged son, a new novel, old axes to grind and an unhealthy fascination with artificial intelligence.“Other figures who have seenMcNealthis week includeWoody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn, Jason Bateman, Justin Theroux, Will Arnett, Paul Rudd and Matt Damon.Tickets toMcNealare now on sale. The play is currently set for a limited engagement through Nov. 24.

Johnny Deppis a big fan ofRobert Downey Jr.’s Broadway debut.

Depp, 61, shared on Instagram Thursday, Oct. 3, that he attended aperformance of Downey’s new playMcNealat the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.

“Most fortunate to witness my dear, brilliant friend Bob Downey and the superb cast of ‘McNeal’ last night at @lctheater. Outstanding! Go see it if you can!!!“wroteDepp.

ThePirates of the Caribbeanactor was in New York City for the opening of his ownimmersive and experiential art exhibittitledA Bunch of Stuffthis week.

Johnny Depp on Sept. 24, 2024.Carlos Alvarez/Getty

Carlos Alvarez/Getty

He said in a previous statement, “Through the magic and madness of life, art has been my sanctuary. These pieces, born of different stages of my journey are a residue of a life lived. Creation is not always a comfortable process, but for me it’s a necessary one.”

Oscar-winner Downey confirmed in May thathe would make his Broadway debut this fallfor a strictly limited engagement.

He wrote on Instagram at the time, “It’s been 40 years since I was last on ‘the boards,’ but hopefully I’ll knock the dust off quick.McNealis a timely and important story about the future of creatives, and I intend to do it justice.”

Melora Hardin, Robert Downey Jr. and Andrea Martin on ‘McNeal’ opening night Sept. 30, 2024.Ilya S. Savenok/Getty

Ilya S. Savenok/Getty

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

In the play, theIron Manactor plays Jacob McNeal, who is “one of our greatest” writers and a “perpetual candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature,” per a synopsis, which adds, “But, McNeal also has an estranged son, a new novel, old axes to grind and an unhealthy fascination with artificial intelligence.”

Other figures who have seenMcNealthis week includeWoody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn, Jason Bateman, Justin Theroux, Will Arnett, Paul Rudd and Matt Damon.

Tickets toMcNealare now on sale. The play is currently set for a limited engagement through Nov. 24.

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