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Walts Ghost · 01-14-2014, 09:19 PM

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add "The Lone Ranger" to the mix.... he can't seem to act any other way but his "crazy Jack Sparrow" way anymore..

He was really good in 'The Rum Diary', and 'Transcendence' later this year, should help prove that Depp can still act when given the chance. I'm hoping this would swing that way.

demonknight · 01-14-2014, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

He was really good in 'The Rum Diary', and 'Transcendence' later this year, should help prove that Depp can still act when given the chance. I'm hoping this would swing that way.

Transcendence looks, well, transcendent.

The_Donster · 01-14-2014, 09:59 PM

I guess I'd be okay with it as long as they have a decent script and director to reign him in a bit. Like some, I worry about this slump mode Depp's been in lately. I agree he's a good actor, but it has been a while since I've seen it.

ry35an · 01-14-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Donster

I guess I'd be okay with it as long as they have a decent script and director to reign him in a bit. Like some, I worry about this slump mode Depp's been in lately. I agree he's a good actor, but it has been a while since I've seen it.

I'll bet he's doing just fine

Tony208 · 01-14-2014, 11:01 PM

depp is best when he shows he gets to show his range from one role to the next

sparrow was good, but became stale after a while

tonto was like jack sparrow 4.5

Pounder · 01-14-2014, 11:04 PM

Hopefully Tim Burton directs.

demonknight · 01-14-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pounder

Hopefully Tim Burton directs.

No, no. Terry Gilliam.

pmac · 01-14-2014, 11:16 PM

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Variety

I wonder how much of it will hinge on paycheck. Depp isn't RDJ making a comeback and willing to settle for $500k for the first installment (not likely anyways), he's an expensive actor, and Marvel is notoriously cheap on first installments from what I have seen.
I hope they pay him, and I hope he knocks it out of the park because he is capable for sure! I was somewhat of a Dr Strange fan as a kid, can't wait for this. Hopefully they don't dwell too much on the Origins, the animated one drags on forever if I recall correctly on his Origin.

Agent Bond · 01-15-2014, 12:12 AM

Johnny Depp being Dr. Strange would be the one of the only few times I'd actually be excited to see a Depp movie!

JGL as Strange would be indeed strange.

cinemaphile · 01-15-2014, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pounder

Hopefully Tim Burton directs.

Oh GOD no.

Edword · 01-15-2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pounder

Hopefully Tim Burton directs.

No. We want this to be a good movie.

Forever Knight · 01-16-2014, 03:20 AM

I can see Depp as Strange.

BJ Blazkowicz · 01-16-2014, 03:57 AM

I heard Jon Hamm will be Dr. Strange

camper · 01-16-2014, 11:52 AM

Depends on the Depp we get. Flamboyantly weird Depp (Mad Hatter, Willy Wonka, Jack Sparrow, Tonto, Edward Scissorhands, Barnabas Collins, Sweeney Todd, Ichabod Crane, Ed Wood) would ruin the character and be nothing more than adding another Depp caricature to it. He'll ruin the legacy of Dr. Strange like he ruined Dark Shadows. And let's be honest...can any of use REALLY see him playing a comic book character as anything other than quirky?

Dr Strange requires more of a serious actor and not someone who is so readily known for being 'quirky'. Personally, I would much rather see Adrien Brody in the role.

demonknight · 01-16-2014, 05:16 PM

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Depends on the Depp we get. Flamboyantly weird Depp (Mad Hatter, Willy Wonka, Jack Sparrow, Tonto, Edward Scissorhands, Barnabas Collins, Sweeney Todd, Ichabod Crane, Ed Wood) would ruin the character and be nothing more than adding another Depp caricature to it. He'll ruin the legacy of Dr. Strange like he ruined Dark Shadows. And let's be honest...can any of use REALLY see him playing a comic book character as anything other than quirky?

Dr Strange requires more of a serious actor and not someone who is so readily known for being 'quirky'. Personally, I would much rather see Adrien Brody in the role.

I see where you are coming from. What about From Hell Depp?

Really? You're putting Ed Wood and Willy Wonka on the same level, though?

camper · 01-16-2014, 06:16 PM

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I see where you are coming from. What about From Hell Depp?

Really? You're putting Ed Wood and Willy Wonka on the same level, though?

I'd rather Secret Window or Nick of Time Depp.

And I'm not saying Ed Wood or Willy Wonka was a better/worse film or character than the other, I'm simply comparing the characters and Ed Wood was a very over the top character like Wonka. Depp excells at playing over the top. Yes, Ed Wood was quirky and eccentric in real life, but the reason he was so GOOD at playing him is because Ed Wood is a real life Johnny Depp caricature.

Dr Strange needs to be played straight, IMHO. And you need someone who can exude natural arrogance and confidence to play a pre-auto accident neurosurgeon Strange, and then that vulnerability of the transformation without losing all the confidence despite new-found humility.

I simply cannot see Depp pulling that off, he is too used to playing the same character or eventually (within the film) devolving INTO that character. And there is a segment of the audience that expects him to be his normal eccentric hero archetype, and if he were to NOT do that they wouldn't be happy with his performance.

It would be like casting Zooey Deschenal as his girlfriend, and then expecting her to be something other than a doe-eyed, quirky nerd-girl who completes every sentence in questions, and ask every question flatly--it simply can't be done.

Sean B. · 02-08-2014, 02:04 AM

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Oh god please not Joaquin Phoenix. I'd rather have them dig up River and have him play it Weekend at Bernie's-style.

My absolute top pick for Dr. Strange would be Pierce Brosnan.

I like the Viggo idea, but he seems to have moved away from popular fare.
If they want to go a little younger (though they shouldn't) Michael Fassbender would've been good, but he already has the Magneto thing going on. someone like Ewan McGregor maybe? I'm sure I will think of some other names and post them here later.

Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Strange ?

That would be a great if he got the role !

. Do you think that he might one of the actors that they are currently trying to decide on for the role of Doctor Strange ?

Pounder · 02-08-2014, 02:06 AM

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Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Strange ?

That would be a great if got the role !

. Do you think that he might one of the actors that they are currently trying to decide on for the role of Doctor Strange ?

no. Who do you think should be cast?

Kamelot · 02-08-2014, 02:18 AM

Didn't know Depp had a possible multi-film deal with Lionsgate.
http://movies.yahoo.com/news/johnny-...155248748.html

Wonder if he'd be available to do Doctor Strange.

Sean B. · 02-08-2014, 02:18 AM

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no. Who do you think should be cast?

I would say Pierce Brosnan.

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01-14-2014, 11:01 PM	#205
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	depp is best when he shows he gets to show his range from one role to the next sparrow was good, but became stale after a while tonto was like jack sparrow 4.5 Last edited by Tony208; 01-14-2014 at 11:25 PM.

01-14-2014, 09:59 PM	#203
The_Donster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Deep in the heart of NE Texas 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:231 Trading Score:14	I guess I'd be okay with it as long as they have a decent script and director to reign him in a bit. Like some, I worry about this slump mode Depp's been in lately. I agree he's a good actor, but it has been a while since I've seen it.

01-14-2014, 11:04 PM	#206
Pounder Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:94 Trading Score:37	Hopefully Tim Burton directs.

01-15-2014, 12:12 AM	#209
Agent Bond Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada Blu-ray collection:227 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:3	Johnny Depp being Dr. Strange would be the one of the only few times I'd actually be excited to see a Depp movie! JGL as Strange would be indeed strange.

01-16-2014, 03:20 AM	#212
Forever Knight Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Toronto, Canada	I can see Depp as Strange.

01-16-2014, 03:57 AM	#213
BJ Blazkowicz Senior Member Member since:Jun 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Prime collection:-	I heard Jon Hamm will be Dr. Strange

01-16-2014, 11:52 AM	#214
camper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:445 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Depends on the Depp we get. Flamboyantly weird Depp (Mad Hatter, Willy Wonka, Jack Sparrow, Tonto, Edward Scissorhands, Barnabas Collins, Sweeney Todd, Ichabod Crane, Ed Wood) would ruin the character and be nothing more than adding another Depp caricature to it. He'll ruin the legacy of Dr. Strange like he ruined Dark Shadows. And let's be honest...can any of use REALLY see him playing a comic book character as anything other than quirky? Dr Strange requires more of a serious actor and not someone who is so readily known for being 'quirky'. Personally, I would much rather see Adrien Brody in the role.

02-08-2014, 02:18 AM	#219
Kamelot Senior Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:VA	Didn't know Depp had a possible multi-film deal with Lionsgate. http://movies.yahoo.com/news/johnny-...155248748.html Wonder if he'd be available to do Doctor Strange.

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