Cannes 2011: Johnny Depp talks Pirates
Johnny Depp has been reflecting on the ups and downs of his pre-Pirates Of The Caribbean career. In Cannes for the premiere of fourquel On Stranger Tides, the star said: “For 20 years or so I made these films that were considered, for the most part, failures. “I built a career on flops, so I was quite comfortable in that arena. Then a couple of things hit.” Describing his life in film as “a very strange ride”, he added: “You have a film coming up and producers you haven’t spoken to in 15 years call and say ‘How’ve you been?’ “But then that film takes a dump and they don’t call you again until the next one’s coming up!” Talking up On Stranger Tides, he expressed how pleased he was to have Keith Richards reprise his role as Jack Sparrow’s old man. “It was great to get in the ring with him again,” Depp said. “And great to share a trailer with him. I may write a book on that one day.” As for the prospect of more Pirates sequels, Depp simply said: “As long as the people want it, I’m there.”
Johnny Depp and Rob Marshall remaking The Thin Man
Johnny Depp has officially signed on to star in the remake of Oscar-nominated 1934 film noir The Thin Man.
The Pirates Of The Caribbean actor has signed on to lead the new version of Dashiell Hammett’s film, with his Pirates 4 director Rob Marshall at the helm.
“John and I are overjoyed at the idea of working with Johnny again, especially on such a classy and classic project,” says Marshall.
“We are also thrilled to be partnering this time with such wonderful producers as Christi Dembroski and Kevin McCormick, and we are looking forward to working with Warner Bros. to create a reinvention of a beloved story.”
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From the poor spelling, grammar and grasp of reality, to the fact that he says the ‘Johnny Depp is the only one who needs to sign’ and then says ‘Orlando… sign up for this great film you cunt!’
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Ryan Gosling in talks to join Johnny Depp in The Lone Ranger
In a piece of casting speculation that’s so goddam cool we’ll probably cry if it doesn’t come into being, The Wrap has revealed that Ryan Gosling is in early talks to join Johnny Depp in The Lone Ranger.
Depp has long been cast as Native American sidekick Tonto in the Disney movie, which will be directed by Pirates 1-3’s Gore Verbinski, but until now there’s been no indication of who could don the stetson and mask to play the Texas Ranger.
The report states that Gosling is in very early talks, and is keen to mention that his busy schedule (including a starring role in the Logan’s Run remake) could keep him from signing on here.
If he could find a way to make it work, Gosling would surely be the perfect foil to Depp’s Tonto. He’s got the matinee idol looks to play the hero, but he’s never afraid to subvert expectations when it comes to his leading man status.
Ian McShane signs on to Jack The Giant Killer
Fans of Lovejoy know that Ian McShane has always been awesome. But Hollywood is only just discovering his genius.
After having landed the big bad role of Blackbeard in the upcoming fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, McShane has now joined the cast of Jack the Giant Killer.
Starring fellow Brit Nicholas Hoult as the titular Jack, the film follows his expedition to save a princess (Eleanor Tomlinson) who’s been kidnapped by a giant.
McShane has signed up to play the role of King Brahmwell, the princess’ disapproving father. We bet he’ll pair his crown with a swagger worthy of any true thesp.
Pirates of the Caribbean 4 gets a new trailer
A new, fuller trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides has sailed online.
This latest promo gives a much better idea of what to expect in terms of plot than any previous promos have.
We see here that Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow is commissioned to lead a crew to find the elusive fountain of youth, although it seems everyone has their eyes on the ultimate prize.
Johnny Depp talks about working with Rob Marshall on Pirates 4
As well as bring you the brand new image above, Total Film caught up with Johnny Depp on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides for an exclusive chat. On Stranger Tides promises to steer the series back to the old-fashioned fun and adventure that made the original such a blast. There’s a new director at the helm, in the form of Chicago’s Rob Marshall. Depp, for one is extremely pleased with his new captain.
“What a treat, you know?” he says of working with the director. And the praise doesn’t end there… “Rob Marshall is just a wonderful man. Very kind and collaborative. It’s like going into a think tank, throwing ideas around. If something sparks…”
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Exclusive! First image of Ian Mcshane as Blackbeard in Pirates 4!
Disney have given Total Film an exclusive first look at Ian McShane as Blackbeard in upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean sequel, On Stranger Tides.
Disney hire writer for Pirates 5
Pirates Of The Caribbean 4 opens this May, but Disney are so confident it’ll be a success that they’ve hired Shrek scribe Terry Rossio to begin writing a fifth film. Rossio has penned all four of the Pirates films thus far with writing partner Ted Elliot, though it appears that he’ll be walking the plank alone with the as-yet-untitled Pirates 5.
Pirates of the Caribbean 4: Everything We Know
3) Finding a source
When Pirates of the Caribbean 4 got its all-important subtitle, it sparked a great deal of interest. Unlike previous franchise entries, On Stranger Tides points to material that already exists, namely Tim Powers’ 1988 novel of the same name. Risky idea basing the fourth entry in a series on unrelated material? Well, there are a some coincidences. For example, the book features a pirate called Jack, and the plot fits in well with Sparrow’s search for the Fountain of Youth, which was hinted at towards the end of the last film. There’s also the character of Blackbeard, who’s set to make an intriguing addition to the series’ rogues’ gallery.
Pirates Of The Caribbean 4 trailer sails online
The first trailer for Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides has shored up online.
The sequel sees Jack coerced into joining a quest for the Fountain of Youth, and crossing paths with an old flame (Penelope Cruz) and her father – the fearsome Blackbeard (Ian McShane). Barbossa’s also back, but whose side is he on this time?
Pirates Of The Caribbean 4: first images online
The first official images from Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides have been released online.
Revealed via USA Today, the first snap shows Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow being dragged through the Painted Hall of the Old Royal naval College, where he’s being taken to an audience with King George II (Richard Griffiths).
See, the King wants to find the Fountain Of Youth, and has already talked Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) into helping him out.
The second image shows Depp with “wicked former flame” Penelope Cruz. Yeah, right, Keira who?
60 Movie Characters Who Should Get Married
29. Captain Jack Sparrow and Bellatrix Lestrange
Why? Because they’re the light and dark side of the same ramshackle, Victorian urchin-slang-speaking coin. Two peas in a pod.
The Wedding: An irritatingly rakish affair, with the “dearly beloved” replaced with a host of “me dearies” and “me hearties”.
The Honeymoon: The pair head to “Ye Olde England” to open a shoe-shining business with Russell Brand.
The Divorce: Voldemort casts a swift spell that strikes the duo dumb. Unable to bond over saucy witticisms, the pair inevitably drift apart.
Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
