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Update: Johnny Depp Playing Tonto in The Lone Ranger

Source: ComingSoon.net, Heather Newgen

September 23, 2008

During Disney's preview today in Hollywood, the studio questioned who could possibly play the titular character in its upcoming feature The Lone Ranger.

At that, Disney rolled out the USC marching band to come down and play the Ranger's theme song. This was followed by an appearance by Depp himself who took to the stage in full Captain Jack Sparrow attire...wearing The Lone Ranger's mask.

According to our Disney reps, Depp is officially signed to play Tonto and not the Lone Ranger as initially implied.

The Lone Ranger, said to be an origin story, is written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio.

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Posted by:

david

September 24, 2008

Depp?!?!
This IS a joke right? I mean I like Johnny Depp and all, but the Lone Ranger? I dunno...

Posted by:

DrewD408

September 24, 2008

I think he can pull it off. If the script is good. It's just the Mad Hatter I'm worried about

Posted by:

The Long Movie

September 24, 2008

I'd rather see a Pirates 4 with Sparrow and Barbossa.

Posted by:

david

September 24, 2008

Oh never mind, they deleted it.

BTW, "Mad Hatter"?

And I have heard there will be a Pirates 4, and maybe 5 as well.

Posted by:

tom frost

September 24, 2008

someone owes daniel b. money!

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Posted by: daniel b. on March 28, 2008 at 15:01:13

$50 says Johnny Depp is cast as The Lone Ranger. "

Posted by:

max_jaybo

September 24, 2008

if he can play half as cool a cowbay as Val Kilmer in Tombstone, I'm sold.

Posted by:

Darknightwatchmen

September 24, 2008

I'll enjoy his role in Alice more, I think the Viggo or Christian Bale... we'll see.

Posted by:

Dr. Doc

September 24, 2008

this could turn out to be pretty cool.

i never watched any of the 'Pirates' movies, though. they looked dumb.

isnt it funny that 'The Lone Ranger', John Reid, possibly Johnny Depp, is an ancestor of 'Brit Reid' aka 'The Green Hornet'now being played by Seth Rogen!

Johnny Depp is Seth Rogens great ancestor! isnt that funny?!

Posted by:

Nathan Fillion

September 24, 2008

How about Nathan Fillion for The Lone Ranger?
I think that would be great.

Posted by:

The Moviegoer

September 24, 2008

Not