Johnny Depp is a worldwide star known for his fearless commitment to transformation and refusal to be typecast. He built his profession on portraying eccentric, unpredictable, and deeply layered characters, starting from Captain Jack Sparrow to Edward Scissorhands. His collaboration with Tim Burton made him a real chameleon of cinema. He almost became a DC superhero in a Burton-produced film. Scroll below for more.
For the unversed, Depp and Burton’s collaboration is considered one of Hollywood’s most iconic actor-director partnerships. United by their shared love for the darkly whimsical and the beautifully strange, the duo has created a few of cinema’s most memorable characters. A few of their notable movies include Sleepy Hole, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Corpse Bride.
Johnny Depp might have been in Batman Perpetually!
Years ago, in an interview with ComicBookMovie.com, Johnny Depp shared how he might have been a part of Tim Burton’s Batman universe. In line with the interview, there have been rumors that he was being eyed for the role of The Riddler. But Depp dismissed those rumors and revealed an interesting anecdote. Depp said, ” No, that was just considered one of those things that’s speculated on the web and whatnot. But I used to be fortunately considered to play Batman in Batman Perpetually.”
Depp was reportedly concerned about that role, however it didn’t pan out eventually. The Pirates of the Caribbean star added, “In no way, I used to be very interested. What happened was Tim (Burton) was producing it, and he was attempting to talk Joel Schumacher (the Director) and the movie bosses to present me a shot on the role, however it just never really worked out.”
When asked if he would tackle the role of The Riddler in Batman 3, Johnny Depp said that he wouldn’t be quick to say no and wouldn’t immediately turn it down. Nevertheless, he admitted he wasn’t sure he could do the role justice, especially considering how well Heath Ledger performed as The Joker. He felt that taking over the Riddler is perhaps a step back for the movies, though he added that one should never say never.
In Batman Perpetually, Val Kilmer replaced Michael Keaton as Batman. The movie features Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman, and Chris O’Donnell in key roles. Joel Schumacher directed it, and Tim Burton and Peter MacGregor-Scott produced it. It’s a standalone sequel to Batman Returns.
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