Will Johnny Depp doobie-doobie-do Frank Sinatra in Scorsese's biopic?
Director Martin Scorsese is making an authorized biopic about Frank Sinatra.
And according to Deadline Hollywood's Nikki Finke, Universal's first choice for the role might be Johnny Depp, not Marty's usual guy, Leonardo DiCaprio.
Her sources tell her that the studio is thrilled with his performance in this summer's forthcoming "Public Enemies" and "very much wants to stay in the Johnny Depp business."
Depp certainly looks comfortable in period suits and natty fedoras. And he has already proven in "Sweeney Todd" that he can carry a tune.
But Finke says the movie will use Sinatra's own recordings, thanks to a deal with Frank Sinatra Enterprises, with involvement of the Sinatra estate and Warner Music Group.
Besides, Scorsese and Depp have been strangers in the night for a long time and have never worked together. So it would be an interesting combo.
This could be a nice change of pace -- even for his fans -- from Depp's frequent director, Tim Burton.
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As much as I like Depp, he is wrong for the part. Doesn't even resemble him. Bad choice.
Are you kidding me??? Hell yes, Johnny would be great!! I am SOOOOO there!
Depp is totally wrong for this part.
Please Mr. Depp do not do this. In my opinion there are so many better roles for you to do.
horrible idea! LEONARDO DICAPRIO is the best choice for this. he would be perfect! i love Depp, but not for this. i hope Leo gets it.
Depp could play anything and I am sure he can do it million times better than Leo but I agree that he needs better roles than this.
yes he needs better roles, a film directed by scorsese about one of the biggest performers of all time, who lived somewhat of a controversial life would be a waste. even though the screenplays not finished, it's probably going to win an oscar.
---In 2010? -huh?
Pointless, predictable and STALE!
---NEXT!