Title: Johnny to play young Stalin?
wwjdd - January 3, 2008 03:12 PM (GMT)
Russia ICJohnny Depp to Play Stalin in a Documentary 3.01.2008
The British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore, the author of a researched biography called “Young Stalin”, has signed a contract on shooting a screen version of his work and wants Johnny Depp to play Stalin in the movie.
According to Montefiore, Johnny Depp perfectly suits the image of young Stalin created by the historian. "If it's not done in Georgian, Johnny Depp would be perfect for the lead role," Simon Sebag Montefiore said.
The historian has spent nearly seven years for depicting young years of the Soviet leader; he has visited Russian archives many times and also met with a 109-year-old Georgian woman who was present at the first wedding of Josef Stalin in 1906.
Simon Sebag Montefiore has signed a contract with the Hollywood studio Miramax, the producer Alison Owen and the screenwriter John Hodge.
Source: www.utro.ru
FANtasticJD - January 3, 2008 03:52 PM (GMT)
Please let this NOT happen. I can see Johnny doing many things but not playing one of the worst monsters of all time.
The headline they use is a bit misleading. This sounds like a biopic, not a documentary. Thanks for posting and I'm gonna pray that this is another pipe dream on the author's part.
Karen - January 3, 2008 07:04 PM (GMT)
I'm right there with you on this one...sounds like wishful thinking! But thanks for posting it !!
ivycastle - January 3, 2008 07:37 PM (GMT)
I hope this one doesn't happen.
Joanie
sandsitive - January 3, 2008 09:45 PM (GMT)
I have to agree, hope it doesn't happen. Interesting how EVERYONE wants to work with Johnny now..... :shistle
herestoyou - January 3, 2008 10:55 PM (GMT)
Yes, who doesn't want Johnny in their film? :lol:
carpediem - January 4, 2008 04:44 AM (GMT)
If the actor portraying Stalin made him a sympathetic character by his portrayal, I would have a really difficult time accepting that. Ugh.
Depp-Nightwish-Fan - January 4, 2008 10:17 AM (GMT)
:thud
Wow, I really hope this doesn't happen!!!
(lolz, I just had 6/7 weeks ago a test at school and I had some questions about Stalin too!( it was bout World Wars, so...) :P )
But I hope IF they ask Johnny for it, that Johnny is smart enough to say NO! haha :lol:
ItDeppends - January 4, 2008 04:00 PM (GMT)
Oh pleeese...that would be all kinds of wrong. :blink:
Deppendsputsherfootdown
herestoyou - January 4, 2008 05:10 PM (GMT)
It really just sounds like someone out there trying to get press by throwing out Johnny's name.........
-Donna
Swag - January 6, 2008 04:42 AM (GMT)
I agree. I hope this one doesn't happen.