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Johnny Depp is a global star known for his fearless commitment to transformation and refusal to be typecast. He built his career on portraying eccentric, unpredictable, and deeply layered characters, ranging from Captain Jack Sparrow to Edward Scissorhands. His collaboration with Tim Burton made him a true 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 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 some of cinema’s most memorable characters. Some of their notable movies include Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Corpse Bride.
Johnny Depp could have been in Batman Forever!
Years ago, in an interview with ComicBookMovie.com, Johnny Depp shared how he could have been part of Tim Burton’s Batman universe. According to the interview, there were 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 one of those things that is speculated on the internet and whatnot. But I was fortunately considered to play Batman in Batman Forever.”
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