- Johnny Depp does it all – literally, it seems. Thesp signs on for trio of Disney films, including “Alice in Wonderland,” “The Lone Ranger,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean IV.” (MTV)
- Pleased to announce that Rachel McAdams is set to become Mrs. Adler. RSVP to 221b Baker Street, London, care of “Sherlock Holmes.” (Access Hollywood)
- Will Smith to return from the dead, star in “I Am Legend” prequel. Spoiler Warning: Everybody dies. (Variety)
- Is Anthony Hemingway directing George Lucas’s “Red Tails”? And who is Anthony Hemingway? (Roger Ebert)
- Anne Hathaway to star in “The Opposite of Love.” Story follows an attorney who dumps her boyfriend. (Variety)
Tags alice in wonderland, anne hathaway, anthony hemingway, george lucas, i am legend, johnny depp, lone ranger, pirates of the caribbean, rachel mcadams, red tails, sherlock holmes, will smith
It was confirmed this afternoon that Jack Sparrow himself, Mr. Johnny Depp, would indeed be playing the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's upcoming "Alice in Wonderland" adaptation. But as exciting as that may be, we've all known that for quite a while.
No, the real news that's breaking from the same Disney event is that it looks like Depp may just be taking on ANOTHER iconic role for the studio, that of the Lone Ranger. Here's what our friends over at Comingsoon.net had to say: "During Disney's preview today in Hollywood, the studio questioned who could possibly play the titular character in its upcoming feature The Lone Ranger."
"At that, Disney rolled out the USC marching band to come down and play the Ranger's theme song. This was followed by an appearance by Depp himself who took to the stage in full Captain Jack Sparrow attire...wearing The Lone Ranger's mask."
Intriguing, no? Alright not that the big casting is settled, anyone have someone in mind for Tonto?
UPDATE: Now apparently Disney reps are claiming Depp is in fact playing Tonto and NOT the Lone Ranger. This one gets odder by the moment.
