Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in Love, Billy Elliott, Quills, ProofCaptain Corelli’s Mandolin) is set to score the upcoming historical drama Jeanne du Barry. The film is directed by Maïwenn and stars herself in the title role, alongside Johnny Depp as King Louis XV, as well as Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard, Noémie Lvovsky, Melvil Poupaud, Pascal Greggory and India Hair. The movie tells the story of Louis XV’s last royal mistress at the Court of Versaille who regains the King’s appetite for life thanks to their relationship. Pascal Caucheteux (A Prophet, You Were Never Really Here) and Grégoire Sorlat (The Red Turtle, The Sisters Brothers) are producing the project for Why Not Productions. Warbeck has previously scored Maïwenn’s last three features, Polisse, My King and DNA. Jeanne du Barry is currently shooting and is expected to be released in France next year. (Deadline)