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Source: Johnny Depp set for Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland 3-D'

Aug 6, 2008, 05:25 PM | by Nicole Sperling

Categories: Movie Biz

Johnnydepp_l Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter? Sounds brilliant -- and according to one very well-informed source, it's true. Tim Burton's upcoming take on the classic Lewis Carroll fairy tale, Alice in Wonderland 3-D is slated for release in 2010. The source reveals to EW.com that the film will be live action until Alice (played by Mia Wasikowska of HBO's In Treatment) jumps down the rabbit hole and meets the loopy tea party host. The big question is whether Depp himself will don a Hatter outfit, or lend his voice to the computer-generated version. Disney and Depp's camp won't confirm whether the actor is set to play the nefarious charmer. No matter. We already know Depp looks great in a hat.


naila Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 08:24 PM EST

but he is different in all of his characters,so it's again different with a different look!

summer Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 08:59 PM EST

okay...let me just say the story was "dark" to begin with from the time alice went down the hole...and i saw a pic of johnny as the mad hatter. once again he transforms himself into a character that is completely different from all the rest and its going to be brilliant.

keisha Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 05:19 PM EST

From what I've seen, Johnny Depp will star in Alice in Wonderland. I've seen a picture of him dressed up as the Mad Hatter. He looks awesome! He looks even better than he did in Scissorhands and Charlie and the Chocolate factory. With all the colorful makeup and the purple clothing, He has to be in there.

Rachel Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 02:58 PM EST

from what i've read and heard this movie's screenplay and characters is actually based on a book called "the looking glass wars" 2nd book is "seeing red" and a 3rd book called "M Hatter" and these books are a brilliantly written adaptation of Alice and Wonderland. Its a really good series and i read it almost 1 1/2 to 2 yrs ago and heard they were planning on making a movie on it and CANT WAIT to see how it turns out. Also if any of you read the books you'll see WHY johnny depp is PERFECT to play the mad hatter and why Tim Burton is PERFECT to direct it!!!

kristian duran Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 10:13 PM EST

for the people who are let down on how johnny looks as the madhatter its supposed to be burtons twisted little dark version of alice in wonderland which will make it the complete opposite of the disney version. tim burton is a genius and this piece of work of his is very creative and exciting

kristian duran Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 10:12 PM EST

for the people who are let down on how johnny looks as the madhatter its supposed to be burtons twisted little dark version of alice in wonderland which will make it the complete opposite of the disney version. tim burton is a genius and this piece of work of his is very creative and exciting

Alice Fan Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 05:00 PM EST

I saw a picture of him in his Hatter costume online, and it may be the ugliest thing I have ever seen in my life. Being a HUGE Alice fan, I'm pretty let down. I think this movie should be claymation like The Nightmare Before Christmas. Now THAT would be awesome.

sarah Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 05:49 PM EST

omg ma fave book fave movie fave actor and fave director all in one!!!! talk about wonderland!!!

timbo Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 11:51 AM EST

man, i hope he doesn't ruin another classic. charlie and the chocolate factory was a travesty.

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heather Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 03:19 PM EST

wait!? johnny depp 3-D?
its about time!!!:DDDDDDDDDDDD
johnny depp is my FAVORITE actor & i cant wait:D

alex Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 05:08 PM EST

i cant wait to see johnny in this movie he is sooooo hot and i love him. he is great in every movie!!!!!

Lizabeth Bustamante Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 10:29 PM EST

Man can't wait for this movie 2010 seems too long from now. And girls under me, he's not a piece of meat. Johnny Depp has so much talent I love all his movie especially Edward Scissorhands, Benny & Joon, and Cry Baby. I love the fact that in all his movies he plays someone that's different, an outsider. And he always changes his look it never is just him.

sophie Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 01:43 AM EST

my favorite Depp movie is "Dead Man". it's truly a work of art.

Megan Cunningham Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 07:51 PM EST

Johnny and Tim always work great togeather. Johnny is going to do a brilliant job as the Mad Hatter and i will be the first in line to see this movie!! I love Johnny so much because of the way he can proteray a character in one movie and a completly different character in the next, I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THIS MOVIE!!!

jessey Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 10:02 AM EST

tim and johnny my two favorit men in a kid movie this is going to be EPIC

Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 11:51 AM EST

i love johnny depp!!!!!i want him all over me..he makes me wet!!!

Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 11:50 AM EST

i love johnny depp!!!!!!!!1 i want him all over me he makes me really wet..

Daniel Sat, Oct 4, 2008 at 07:43 AM EST

Burton has many surprises up his sleeve for this upcoming film, many of which we wouldn’t dare spoil for you, but we were quite enthusiastic to hear that Tim and Helena’s ten month old infant will have somewhat of an important role in the film. http://www.bloginity.com/archives/1119

pj perry Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 12:42 PM EST

i was on set and last day filming was 25th sept - they are now going to cpmplete the rest of the film in the 3d animation style he is so famous for. i appear as a docker in the last 10 mins of the film ending

Lizzy B Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 03:30 PM EST

I fell in love with Mr. Depp's acting once I saw him in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. One would have to be BRILLIANT to pull that off as he did. I do adore many of his roles. I shall wait with baited breath for his next film to come out!
"L"

Jennifer Sellen Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 05:48 PM EST

Tim, I am so inside your head!!!!!!!! My best friend and I are planning on decorating for a huge halloween party, and we were brainstorming like 3 weeks ago for ideas. Our favorite theme idea was a Tim Burton Style Alice in Wonderland set! We kept saying "somebody should write him a letter and tell him he should do this!" We had no idea at all that you were really doing this! We kept going on and on... "Wouldn't it be awesome! The perfect marriage!" Oh I am ecstatic about this! I can't believe it! I so want to work on this set! Can I be your costume designer??? Can I illustrate for you? PLEASE!!!!!! I love your stuff!

Krystel Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 09:40 AM EST

johnny is so hot I want to marry him :]

Krystel Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 09:40 AM EST

johnny is so hot I want to marry him :]

XxacexX13 Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 07:42 PM EST

freekin a man tim burton

Jessica Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 09:25 PM EST

Oh.. my God....
Epic. Just... WHOAH. 8D Amaziiiiiing~

Molly Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 07:51 PM EST

So Ashley, if you ever come back to this site...i shook Johnny Depps hand! i'm a HUGE fan too. I'd marry that man in a heart beat! lol. anyway i went out to see him probably like 5 or 6 times while he was shooting his newest movie "public enimies" here in good old Wisconsin! I only got close to him once but still, i shook his hand! =D Just thought i'd share that with you...i'm always excited to meet new people who are as "in love" with him as i am. =D

squeak Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 01:26 AM EST

Gosh friggin Tim burton sucks..... I mean seriously does he know any other actors besides Johnny Depp. I might possibly be the only female on the planet who doesn't go gaga over the guy *shiver* he creeps me out.

Ashley Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 07:44 PM EST

ok i just read my comment below and it looks really bad but i dont care GO JOHNNY AND TIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ashley Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 07:44 PM EST

ok i just read my comment below and it looks really bad but i dont care GO JOHNNY AND TIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ashley Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 07:39 PM EST

OMG i love johnny depp e is my one true love OMG and hes going to be in 3d what is better than that it will be like johnny is by your side OMG i cant wait my i wish it waz 2010 MAN I LOVE JOHNNY DEPP SO MUCH even all of my guy friends think that he iz sexy my boyfriend said he would have a 3some with me and johnny OMG i cant think any more i have to call my bff garrett about this YAH!!!!!!! GO TIM man i love him its like he dose not even have to ask johnnny if he wants to be in his movies any more hes just like "hay johnny im making a new movie" and johnnys like "whats my roll" lol im sorry im just so happy i really want too meat johnny hes like my roll modle i cant live with out hem <333333333333333333333333333333333333!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

angie tutwiler Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 03:46 PM EST

If someone has to explain it to you, then you just don't get it! Its genious! I can't wait!

^_^ Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 03:02 PM EST

Depp and Burton are like... peanut butter and jelly. I don't care if this is the 4539237th movie they've done together, it will be perfect.

j Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 02:04 AM EST

I figured as soon as the movie was announced. it seemed like a given that depp would be casted. i mean i'm a fan! a HUGE fan. i've seen even the most obscure of depp's films. but i would've just liked someone a little bit more unexpected. like how christopher nolan always casts things so oddly but so correctly! but tim burtons cast for sweeney todd was spot on so i trust him. i'd love to see tim curry as the cheshire cat.

BMA Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 04:31 PM EST

Darn it -- I was hoping they were talking about Depp playing the Mad Hatter in the next Batman movie...

Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 10:03 AM EST

I already said that, but it bears repeating! Tim has a great imagination as far as his directing vision, too bad his imagination doesn't apply to casting.

Anna Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 08:22 AM EST

Alice in Wonderland is a children's novel. Carroll wrote it for his young nieces.

I too am a little tired of Depp showing up in all of Tim Burton's movies. I think he's a great actor but Burton needs to branch out a little more. I suppose in a few days we'll be hearing that Helena Bonham Carter has been cast as the Queen of Hearts.

marychelle Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 03:11 AM EST

i like him so much bcoz he is very handsome like no other.go go go go johnny

Ladytink_534 Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 05:24 PM EST

Can't wait!

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 05:20 PM EST

It's an odd book, perfect for the odd couple(depp burton)

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 03:07 PM EST

They could make a movie of J.D. staring at the camera for 2 hours and would still be my fav movie

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 02:52 PM EST

I thought they were considering Depp for the riddler, not the joker

jane Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 02:38 PM EST

Charlie and the chocolate factory was heartwarming, if you didn't watch Depp.

Ron G. Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 02:23 PM EST

If anyone can handle the role of the Joker after Ledger's performance, I would have to trust it to Depp.

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 01:16 PM EST

Alice In Wonderland was never really a children's fairy tale anyways. It was already dark and distubing, and more for adults (even Disney's version).

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 01:11 PM EST

I thought charlie was heart warming

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 12:42 PM EST

so?, it's still interesting! Did you hear that he is making Public Enemy?

jing Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 11:21 AM EST

This is very old news. This was confirmed a couple of weeks ago.

Meg Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 10:52 AM EST

No matter how old Johnny gets he will always be incredibly beautiful and talented. Those cheekbones are too die for! And his talent is amazing, i personally have loved all of Tim and Johnny's collaborations. The only one I am not fond of is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. But Sweeney Todd was really well done by Tim and Johnny

jane Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 10:52 AM EST

isn't this girl a little old to play Alice?

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 10:50 AM EST

Money hungry

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 10:32 AM EST

yeah, but he's cool

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 10:31 AM EST

I'm thinking depp won't need a costume to play the mad hatter, just look at some of his everyday outfits

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 10:12 AM EST

check your facts anonymous, From Hell was not a T Burton movie.

jane Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 10:08 AM EST

Does anyone else notice that he's starting to look old? This pic really shows the wrinkles

anonymous Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 10:05 AM EST

So tired of Johnny Depp in every Burton movie. He was good in Edward Scissorhands, but Sleepy Hollow, From Hell, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Sweeney Todd all sucked. I don't want to see Alice ruined the way they ruined Charlie and Chocolate Factory.

JD lover Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 09:48 AM EST

they can keep making movies together, I love them

boo Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 09:26 AM EST

I agree. What does this make, number 8? Enough.

Cheshire Cat Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 09:22 AM EST

Yes, please!

Now, if Tim and Johnny team up for Dark Shadows as rumored, my life will be complete!

Rob Grizzly Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 09:19 AM EST

I'm excited about Burton's vision for the movie, but I'm way tired of Johnny Depp in all his movies.

Dan Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 08:57 AM EST

um, the jabberwocky is one of the scariest monsters in literature. how's that NOT dark and disturbing to children. And by the way, I think children can handle it...

KL Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 07:58 AM EST

Of course HBC will be in the movie, and when her children get older T. Burton will pimp them out too.

sam Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 07:52 AM EST

Like he ever had any..

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 07:40 AM EST

if Johnny Depp keeps taking these kind of parts, he will loose his credibility as a serious actor.

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 07:34 AM EST

CGI- 3D! Come on, let's just make a real movie.

JD lover Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 07:07 AM EST

I hope so that would be so cool

Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 06:55 AM EST

And Helena Botham Carter will play the Queen of hearts..betcha

silvia Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 02:23 AM EST

i will totally watch and have watched anything Johnny Depp has been in and he has never disappinted me!i hope this rumor turns out to be true!I <3 JD! :)

G Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 01:06 AM EST

Not only am I peeing my pants, but I'm pooping in them, too. Therefore, I am more excited than you.

Ekk! Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 11:14 PM EST

I'm peeing my pants with excitement! I just can't wait! I think it would be awesome if it was live.

White Rabbit Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 08:41 PM EST

Live Action would be better. Why is everything CGI nowadays.

Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 08:23 PM EST

Dude, Alice in Wonderland was already dark and disturbing.

J D lover Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 07:09 PM EST

I can't wait! Sounds great.

Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 07:06 PM EST

alice in wonderland is one of the strangest books I've ever read. Should be perfect for Depp and Burton.

Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 07:03 PM EST

So, Tim and Johnny are taking another beloved children's classic and turning it into something dark and disturbing that will scare children.

Amelia Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 06:44 PM EST

Awesome


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