Why is Johnny Depp suing his wife?

After losing the first stage of the case, a libel trial in the United Kingdom, Depp, 58, sued Heard, 35, for $50 million (£38 million) over an op-ed she penned in The Washington Post claiming to be a victim of domestic abuse. Heard has responded with a $100 million countersuit against Depp.

The defamation case is expected to include harrowing allegations of domestic violence. It will be streamed live on the internet and will feature several high-profile witnesses, including James Franco, Paul Bettany, and Elon Musk.

The case began on Tuesday, April 12.

A total of 120 people are on the list of possible witnesses. Elon Musk, Ellen Barkin, Paul Bettany, and James Franco are among the possible witnesses.

Tesla’s CEO is likely to testify on Heard’s behalf. According to text exchanges read at the London libel trial, Musk, who purportedly dated Heard from 2016 to 2018, offered to give “24/7 security” to the Justice League and Aquaman actor to protect her from Depp.

Franco is also scheduled to speak on behalf of Heard. According to the actress, she told Franco about bruises she received in an apparent altercation with Depp.

Paul Bettany, who has referred to Depp as the “kindest, gentlest” man he knows, will support his pal. Bettany will almost certainly be questioned about text messages he and his exchange in 2013.