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Tim Burton Open to Future Collaboration with Johnny Depp

Fans of both Tim Burton and Johnny Depp may find solace in the director’s recent statements hinting at a potential reunion on film. At the Marrakech International Film Festival, Burton shared that he remains open to collaborating with Depp again, despite their extensive history together.

During an interview with IndieWire on November 30, Burton expressed optimism regarding future projects with the actor. The two have collaborated on several notable films, including Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Alice in Wonderland.

“Well, I’m sure there will be,” Burton stated when asked about the likelihood of another project with Depp, adding, “I never feel like, ‘Oh, I’m going to use this and that actor.’ It usually has to be based on the project I’m working on. That’s what film is all about. It’s collaboration and bouncing ideas off the people around you.”

Burton and Depp’s collaboration dates back to 1990 with the film Edward Scissorhands and has continued through a series of successful titles: Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Alice in Wonderland (2010), and Dark Shadows (2012).

While there are whispers of future projects, Burton clarified during a Q&A at the festival that he does not plan to create a sequel to Edward Scissorhands. He expressed a sentiment shared by many creators regarding the sanctity of certain original works.

“There are certain films I don’t want to make a sequel to,” he explained, “I didn’t want to make a sequel to that because it felt like a one-off thing.” He echoed this sentiment regarding another of his iconic films, The Nightmare Before Christmas, emphasizing that some creations are best left as standalone pieces.

Adding to the intrigue surrounding their partnership is a forthcoming yet untitled docuseries about Burton, in which Depp plays a significant role. In this project, Depp revealed that other high-profile figures, including Tom Hanks and Michael Jackson, expressed interest in the lead role of Edward Scissorhands before it ultimately went to him. Tom Cruise was also considered a contender for the part.

Reflecting on his initial hesitation to meet Burton after reading the script, Depp recounted, “I called my agent after reading the script and said, ‘Please cancel the meeting, I’m not going.’ She said, ‘Are you f—— nuts?’” Despite this moment of doubt, he found the script and character compelling and eventually chose to meet with Burton, thus beginning their collaborative journey.

The documentary chronicling Burton’s career and insights does not yet have a scheduled release date, but it promises to delve into the creative dynamics between the iconic director and his various collaborators.

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