Amber Heard Returns to Stage in Williamstown Theatre Festival

Amber Heard is making her return to acting with a major stage role in the play Spirit of the People, written by acclaimed playwright Jeremy O. Harris. The production is set to premiere at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in July 2025 and features a diverse cast including Brandon Flynn, Ato Blankson-Wood, and James Cusati-Moyer. This marks Heard's first acting credit since her 2022 defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp, after which she relocated to Spain and focused on motherhood, recently welcoming twins. The play explores challenging themes related to land, identity, and destruction, signaling a bold and artistic comeback for Heard. Directed by Katina Medina Mora, the production will run alongside the festival from July 17 to August 3. Heard's shift from film to stage represents a significant change in her career trajectory as she reintroduces herself to audiences in a more intimate theatrical setting.