Will Smith and Johnny Depp enjoy summer yacht ride with Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad heading to Andrea Bocelli show in Italy
- Actors headed to the event, which is titled 'Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration'
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Actors Will Smith and Johnny Depp were pictured together aboard a yacht in an Instagram post on Tuesday, as both were headed to tenor Andrea Bocelli's three-day event in Italy.
Smith, 55, and Depp, 61, posed alongside Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad, 42, in a post Saad put up Tuesday, as they ventured toward the Bocelli event, which will take place at Lajatico, Italy's Teatro del Silenzio.
Saad captioned the (translated) post: 'Great feeling to gather with friends. Thanks my friends for the lovely visit.'
In the image, Depp - who has recently been linked to Russian model Yulia Vlasova - wore a light patterned button-up top over a gray shirt with denim blue jeans, a bandana and reflective sunglasses.
Smith was clad in a patterned blue short-sleeved button-up top over a white tank top with gray shorts and white socks.
Will Smith, 55, and Johnny Depp, 61, were pictured posed alongside Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad, 42, aboard a yacht in an Instagram post on Tuesday, as both were headed to a tenor Andrea Bocelli's three-day event in Italy
The Hollywood stalwarts were pictured in a group shot with the singer and other friends including Rampa, a German DJ (L)
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor and the King Richard star, an insider told People, are 'together en route to the Andrea Bocelli concert they're both performing at.'
The actors were seen in a subsequent group shot on the boat ride while headed to the event, which is titled 'Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration.'
Both of the high-profile actors were revealed to be involved with the event earlier this month.
Bocelli revealed on Friday that Smith, who remains rebuilding his career in the wake of his 2022 Oscars slap of Chris Rock - was headed to Italy to participate in the proceedings.
'It is one thing to cross paths fleetingly amidst spotlights and cameras, and quite another to be able to sit across from each other and savor the opportunity to chat and really get to know each other better,' Bocelli said in an Instagram post.
He added: 'We’re thrilled that Will Smith will join our extraordinary adventure of the Teatro del Silenzio. It makes us proud to be able to host this pyrotechnic artist, acclaimed actor, producer and musician.'
Depp's participation in the three-day event was announced on Bocelli's account July 3.
Bocelli described Depp - who is also looking to rebuild his career amid his acrimonious split and subsequent litigation with ex-wife Amber Heard - as 'a disarmingly charming actor who has brought countless iconic characters to life on the big screen.'
Depp's participation in the three-day event was announced on Bocelli's account July 3
The actors made headlines late last year as they were seen embracing while at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The film stars, who have both have extended experience on TV and in music, enjoyed a moment at the December festival
He also lauded Depp's musical acumen as 'equally intense' to his acting talents, calling him 'a bona fide rockstar loved and applauded everywhere.'
Said Bocelli: 'I fondly recall playing and singing with Johnny Depp when he visited my home in Tuscany. We’re happy to announce that this unexpected pairing will perform once more – and this time in public, as his fans will be thrilled to hear.'
The first leg of the event kicked off Monday, and is slated to resume Wednesday and Friday, with cameras rolling for a production that will be released this autumn by Fathom.
A number of other of big name celebrities are slated to participate in the event, including Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain, Sofia Vergara, Jon Batiste, David Foster and Russell Crowe, among others.
The actors made headlines late last year as they were seen embracing while at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Smith shared a shot from the proceedings via social media as he said he was having fun at the gathering.
'Wow! Thank You Red Sea Film Festival!' he said. 'You have created real Magic - An Oasis of art & creativity! What's Next? I'm in.'
