Johnny Depp to Play The Mad Hatter in New Tim Burton Film
Hollywood hunk Johnny Depp is set to play The Mad Hatter in a new film version of Alice In Wonderland.
The film, which will be shot in 3D, sees Depp teaming up yet again with director pal Tim Burton.
Burton made Depp a household name after handing him the title role in quirky hit Edward Scissorhands in 1990. The Pirates of The Caribbean actor has since starred in several of the eccentric director’s flicks, including Sweeney Todd and Ed Wood. But the Alice project is said to be their most tantalizing yet.
A source says, “Tim has had designs on Alice In Wonderland since before he was famous.
“He has a knack for turning what seem like stories for just kids into gripping, spooky fables loved just as much by adults.
“He’s held out on doing Alice till he got a big enough budget. Now this film is financed by Disney so money won’t be a problem.”
Unknown Aussie teenager Mia Wasikowska will play Alice, who falls down a rabbit-hole to be faced by all manner of oddity. Production starts next year, with the release set for summer 2010.
Disney produced the animated movie Alice In Wonderland in 1951.
