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_Bolt_ · 09-24-2008, 11:36 PM

Johnny Depp

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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.

The Lone Ranger, said to be an origin story, is written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio.

This is a breaking new story, so we'll update you on the project, and Depp's possible involvement, as more details come in.

comingsoon.net

jkwest · 09-24-2008, 11:39 PM

Its Johnny Depp for those that are having a hard time finding it.

Clark Kent · 09-25-2008, 12:18 AM

I'm not sure Johnny Depp is the best choice for the Lone Ranger.

I hope Hollywood doesn't destroy another great character with misguided casting.

Red Hood · 09-25-2008, 12:52 AM

I'm starting to grow tired of depp.

alexakajeff · 09-25-2008, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

I'm not sure Johnny Depp is the best choice for the Lone Ranger.

I hope Hollywood doesn't destroy another great character with misguided casting.

Hollywood has done it multiple times already.

Blu Blazer · 09-25-2008, 02:23 AM

according to comingsoon.net he is set to play Tonto not the Lone Ranger

Update: Johnny Depp Playing Tonto in The Lone Ranger
Source:ComingSoon.net, Heather Newgen September 24, 2008

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.

According to our Disney reps, Depp is officially signed to play Tonto and not the Lone Ranger as initially implied.

The Lone Ranger, said to be an origin story, is written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio

GreenScar · 09-25-2008, 02:52 AM

They also said that Pirates 4 may be coming as well.

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I just walked out of the incredibly lavish Walt Disney Studios Showcase that previewed all of Disney's upcoming films for the next few years. The finale featured a trifecta of announcements regarding the one-and-only Johnny Depp. First, it was announced that he would be playing the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Second, the USC Marching Band paraded into the theater triumphantly playing The Lone Ranger theme song, before Johnny Depp dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow appeared on stage, confirming his casting as the Lone Ranger. And last but not least, host Dick Cook mentioned that this might mean we'll see another Pirates of the Caribbean movie, confirming that a fourth film from that franchise is also in the works. Johnny Depp has definitely become Disney's biggest star!

Charles3669 · 09-25-2008, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Blazer

according to comingsoon.net he is set to play Tonto not the Lone Ranger

Update: Johnny Depp Playing Tonto in The Lone Ranger
Source:ComingSoon.net, Heather Newgen September 24, 2008

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.

According to our Disney reps, Depp is officially signed to play Tonto and not the Lone Ranger as initially implied.

The Lone Ranger, said to be an origin story, is written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio

That sounds embarassing. What the hell is depp doing? I mean I like him but come on man.

GreenScar · 09-25-2008, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Charles3669

That sounds embarassing. What the hell is depp doing? I mean I like him but come on man.

Would you do it for $75 million +?

Charles3669 · 09-25-2008, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

Would you do it for $75 million +?

Yeah I WOULD! But if your Johnny Freakin Depp I dont think you have to. People would cheer and he would get box office draws regardless. I wouldnt get cheers and big box office.

GreenScar · 09-25-2008, 03:12 AM

I dunno, $75 million (and it's probably upwards of $100 million after all is said and done) would be a lot of motivating coin for any actor.

broganreynik · 09-25-2008, 03:53 AM

How is it that I've known about The Lone Ranger movie for like a year? I dunno why, but I could've swore I read somewhere like a year ago that Bruckheimer, Verbinski and Depp were going to do the Lone Ranger. Maybe it was a dream and I am prophetic. How cool would that be?

GreenScar · 09-25-2008, 03:58 AM

You did post this back in March.

GORT · 09-25-2008, 04:05 AM

Very bad casting choice Depp as Tonto I guess being true to the story and character is out the window

GreenScar · 09-25-2008, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FEP3108

Very bad casting choice The Lone Ranger was ruined once as a movie and I guess it will now be twice

While the title doesn't excite me at all, I do like Westerns. I'll at least wait for the trailer (or at least some story details) before passing judgment.

Jack Torrance · 09-25-2008, 04:10 AM

Johnny Depp is a great choice actually... but he's no Klinton Spilsbury!!!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0818812/

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Originally Posted by _Bolt_

Johnny Depp

comingsoon.net

nbxfan · 09-25-2008, 07:57 PM

So three more movies for Depp...Already knew about Alice In Wonderland. Pirates 4 and now Lone Ranger.

mikejet · 09-25-2008, 07:58 PM

Johnny Depp is TONTO

George Clooney is in talks to be The Lone Ranger

camper · 09-25-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Johnny Depp is TONTO

George Clooney is in talks to be The Lone Ranger

I was actually going to suggest Clooney, I think he'd be perfect. Or Matthew Fox from Lost. But Clooney's got the better voice, and the voice is important.

Depp as Tonto? I think that's a poor choice. I would hope he'd play the villian or something instead, he'd make a great cowboy. Not the ranger though.

camper

rebfandan · 09-25-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Charles3669

That sounds embarassing. What the hell is depp doing? I mean I like him but come on man.

He's doing exactly what he wants, nothing more. He has made it to that coveted point in an actor's career when he has already proven many times over how good he is. That's out of the way. He never has to worry about money. So now he is free to pick and choose what sounds interesting or, dare I say it, fun.

We all have the right of opinion and to be critics if we choose, but I say good for him.

09-25-2008, 04:05 AM	#14
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	Very bad casting choice Depp as Tonto I guess being true to the story and character is out the window Last edited by GORT; 09-25-2008 at 04:13 AM.

09-25-2008, 07:58 PM	#18
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Johnny Depp is TONTO Johnny Depp is TONTO George Clooney is in talks to be The Lone Ranger

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09-24-2008, 11:39 PM	#2
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	Its Johnny Depp for those that are having a hard time finding it.

09-25-2008, 12:18 AM	#3
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I'm not sure Johnny Depp is the best choice for the Lone Ranger. I hope Hollywood doesn't destroy another great character with misguided casting.

09-25-2008, 12:52 AM	#4
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	I'm starting to grow tired of depp.

09-25-2008, 02:23 AM	#6
Blu Blazer Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Wisconsin	according to comingsoon.net he is set to play Tonto not the Lone Ranger Update: Johnny Depp Playing Tonto in The Lone Ranger Source:ComingSoon.net, Heather Newgen September 24, 2008 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. According to our Disney reps, Depp is officially signed to play Tonto and not the Lone Ranger as initially implied. The Lone Ranger, said to be an origin story, is written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio

09-25-2008, 03:12 AM	#11
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	I dunno, $75 million (and it's probably upwards of $100 million after all is said and done) would be a lot of motivating coin for any actor.

09-25-2008, 03:53 AM	#12
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	How is it that I've known about The Lone Ranger movie for like a year? I dunno why, but I could've swore I read somewhere like a year ago that Bruckheimer, Verbinski and Depp were going to do the Lone Ranger. Maybe it was a dream and I am prophetic. How cool would that be?

09-25-2008, 03:58 AM	#13
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	You did post this back in March.

09-25-2008, 07:57 PM	#17
nbxfan Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Anaheim, CA Blu-ray collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:15	So three more movies for Depp...Already knew about Alice In Wonderland. Pirates 4 and now Lone Ranger.

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