Lord Depp? Internationally-renowned actor Johnny Depp is reportedly looking at buying a $6.3m historic castle in Italy.

The 60-year old has largely been living and making movies in Europe since his 2022 defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard.

While directing a biopic about artist Amedeo Modigliani, Depp toured the ancient fortress perched on the hills of Mount Crovero in Turin, according to local newspaper Corriere delle Sera.

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The Post reported that actor Riccardo Scamarcio — who is starring in the movie, along with Al Pacino — has been a frequent visitor to the castle and took Johnny with him, with a view to buying it.

The castle has 11 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. (Photo: Getty Images)

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The castle is on the market after having undergone a careful and lengthy restoration, with medieval and gothic influences.

The sprawling property is over 2,040 sqm and comes with 11 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a paved courtyard and a 15th century chapel, Il Messagero reports.

And if that’s not enough — there’s also a smaller castle and farmhouse on the land.

Renzo Galletto, mayor of Montaldo Dora, told The Post he is not convinced Depp should be king of that particular castle.

Depp is in Italy directing a biopic about artist Amedeo Modigliani. Picture: Gisela Schober/Getty Images

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“A celebrity buying a historic monument like the Montalto Dora castle would bring a lot of attention to the area, but we’re not sure if it would be the right ‘economic synergy’ for the community,” he said, adding that the residence is under the protection of Italian Cultural Heritage.

The village of Montalto Dora is home to only around 3,300 people.

“The castle is a Site of Community Interest, which means it comes with certain rules which have to be followed,” Galletto added.

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“Building [anything new inside or out] would require a lot of approvals and permissions.”

The Montalto manor overlooks the Park of the Five Lakes in Ivrea in an area of great geological and natural interest.

Renzo Galletto, Mayor of Montaldo Dora, told The Post that he isn’t sure if Depp is the right fit for the castle. (Photo: Getty Images)

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It is abundant with typical species of the Piemonte flora and trees such as oaks, ashes, chestnuts and wild cherries, according to local tourism officials.

The mayor — who later clarified he had not met the Hollywood actor — said Depp would not be immediately discounted, should he make an offer on the castle.

“The property is private and we [the town] will be absolutely neutral in any real estate sale,” Galletto told The Post.

Depp is said to have toured a castle in Montalto Dora. (Picture: Getty Images)

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“But we will be very strict when it comes to the urban planning rules, we will do everything we can to protect the castle.”

A source close to the actor told The Post he would “of course” respect any rules or regulations, should he end up buying the castle.

Johnny Depp embraces his Jeanne du Barry co-star Maiwenn at the UK Premiere of “Jeanne du Barry” at the Curzon Mayfair on April 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Neil P. Mockford/Getty Images)

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Depp already owns one castle, of sorts, in West Hollywood. The property is a replica of a Bavarian castle that looks more like the set of a horror movie, replete with turrets, towers and battlements.

Depp purchased the castle in 1995 for $2.3m from flamboyant lawyer-to-the stars Marvin Mitchelson.

A replica of a Bavarian castle, Depp’s LA home sits on four acres. Picture: Getty Images

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Located right off the Sunset Strip, it’s virtually invisible for the public to view the property which is hidden on a cul-de-sac, behind lush foliage and trees planted for privacy.

More recently, Depp has been living in his 850-acre estate in Somerset, England, which he bought in 2014.

He told magazine “Somerset Life’ in March 2023: “I just love places with character. British people are cool and will greet you as if you are a neighbour – without going over the top.

“In truth, I’m quite a shy person. That’s one of the great things about Britain, and especially Somerset. I can just be me – and that’s nice.”

The Hollywood actor’s latest hunt for a castle comes as one of the movies he has appeared in Jeanne Du Barry — which stars Depp as King Louis XV — is set to be released next month in the US.

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Parts of the story first appeared in The Post and were republished with permission.