Outer Banks’ Madelyn Cline Casting With Johnny Depp in Day Drinker Was Really Crucial

Marc Webb, director of The Amazing Spider-Man, revealed his decision to cast Madelyn Cline in Day Drinker, a Lionsgate thriller starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz. Webb initially knew little about Cline before the studio suggested her name, having seen only Outer Banks. Her massive following and the show’s success prompted him to investigate further. He highlighted her social media presence and the show’s strong performance as key factors. Webb then studied her work on Outer Banks, finding her screen presence immediately compelling. She is described as beautiful, talented, and relatable. Webb consulted Rian Johnson, director of Glass Onion, who praised Cline’s abilities. The role required emotional depth to complement Depp’s performance style, as Depp is not known for vulnerability on camera. Webb needed someone who could provide pathos. Cline delivered exactly that quality. She plays a bartender on a private yacht in the film, which is set to release in theaters on March 26, 2027.