Actor Johnny Depp is set to appear in Rihanna's new Savage X Fenty fashion show, sparking online outrage and calls to boycott the singer's lingerie brand.

The 59-year-old actor, who claimed he was backlisted by because of his legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard, has already filmed his cameo in the runway extravaganza, which debuts on Amazon's Prime Video next week. Although Depp is not named in press materials or the show's trailer, his appearance has been confirmed directly by CNN. Neither representatives for Rihanna nor Amazon immediately responded to requests for comment about the decision to cast Depp. 
Described by Amazon as a "seductive fashion fever dream," the fourth edition of the label's star-studded show features performances by Anitta and Burna Boy, as well as appearances from Cara Delevingne, Simu Liu and TikTok star Bella Poarch. Once news of Depp's involvement emerged, fans began calling for Rihanna to remove his scenes. 
"Editing team better be out here deleting this man out of this," read one response to a post promoting the show on Savage X Fenty's Instagram account. 


Waiting for the show the stream on Wedsneyday, some commenters questioned whether Depp would even make the final cut. "For those outraged, I would wait and see if this actually happens," tweeted author Art Tavana. "This isn't how Rihanna rolls. Her branding is bulletproof." 
Depp has nonetheless made several high-profile appearances in the months since June's verdict. In August, he made a surprise cameo at MTV's Video Music Awards, where a video of his face was superimposed onto a life-sized Moonman floating above the stage. "I just want you guys to know that I'm available for birthdays, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, weddings, wakes — any old thing you need," he joked to the audience.
Johnny Depp as King Louis XV
In his first major return to screens, Depp is set to appear as King Louis XV in the forthcoming French movie "La Favorite." He has also reprised his voice role as Johnny Puff in the animated TV series "Puffins Impossible," and is set to direct a film about Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, according to both Deadlineand the Hollywood Reporter. 
Savage X Fenty, which also makes men's underwear, has been praised in the past for its inclusive sizing and diverse casting.