MOVIES Why Johnny Depp was cast as King Louis XV in ‘Jeanne du Barry’ Johnny Depp was surprised to learn he was cast as the French king in his latest movie.

Johnny Depp will star as French king Louis XV in the next film directed by French helmer Maiwenn (“Polisse,” “Mon Roi”) whose shoot will begin this summer, Variety has confirmed.

The first "home" elevator -- a counterweight lift -- was built for France's King Louis XV for his personal chambers in Versailles in the 18th century. Mansions in the United States in the early ...

Louis XV furniture is sumptuous but less formal than Louis XIV furniture. This is the period of exotic woods, bountiful curves, lacquer, painted furniture and more inlay. Louis XVI, 1774-93.