Johnny Depp, Tokyo attack of a rare animal was his excuse for being absent for the news conference held Tuesday in Tokyo. The 51-year-old actor was explaining his absence to the press when he appeared on Wednesday.

Johnny Depp had a bad cold definitely but he said it's more than that. Johnny Depp Tokyo attack of a chupacabra was the main reason. He made the crowd of reporters laugh as they were listening to the actor's explanation on how the legendary animal attacked him.

"I was attacked yesterday morning by a very rarely seen or experienced animal called 'chupacabra.' I fought with it for hours. They're very persistent, very mean. And I'm pretty sure it came into my suitcase. I threw him off the 23rd floor. So we'll never see him again. Thank you for understanding," he stated.

On Tuesday, more than 200 reporters gathered at the press conference of Johnny Depp's new film "Mortdecai" but the 51-year-old "Pirates of the Caribbean" star failed to show up due to his illness. With Johnny Depp Tokyo attack of 'chupacabra' story, he surely made it up to the press.

Johnny Depp Tokyo attack of 'chupacabra' tale made the journalists laugh in the conference on Wednesday. 'Chupacabra' is a legendary creature that was believed to inhabit parts of America. And for the 'chupacabra' to come to Japan, Depp jokingly said that he discovered it from his suitcase.

When reporters asked the award-winning actor what would be the title character in his latest movie do if he was in the room, Johnny Depp quickly replied that he would have said "How do you do?" And that his name is Charlie Mortdecai and he was there to take as much money, jewelry, art and stuff.

Johnny Depp Tokyo attack of 'chupacabra' story was a great cover up that made crowds of journalists that day really happy with his presence for his new film "Mortdecai" conference. Johnny Depp has a huge fan base in Japan and he stated that he hopes his new movie will also be appreciated just like his previous films.

"Mortdecai" is an action-comedy film about an art dealer Charlie Mortdecai who races to search for the stolen painting that has a code to the lost Nazi gold, according to IMDb. It was shown in the U.S. Jan.23 and made an estimated $4.1 million in North America. It is set to be released on Feb. 6 in Japan.

Johnny Depp Tokyo attack of Chupacabra was a real excuse afterall, his story was still related to his upcoming film" Mortdecai."