Johnny Depp Enters “Alice In Wonderland” as Mad Hatter

Johnny Depp will play kids’ favourite 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 said:

“Tim has had designs on ‘Alice in Wonderland’ since before he was famous.

“He has a knack for turning what seems like stories for just kids into gripping, spooky fables loved just as much by adults.

“He’s held out on doing ‘Alice’ until he got a big enough budget. Now this film is financed by Disney so money won’t be a problem.”

The movie - which is scheduled for release in 2010 - will be the seventh time Johnny and Tim have worked together. Read the rest of this entry