5. Johnny Depp
A name that needs no introduction, Johnny Depp gained popularity in the 1980s playing Tom Hanson from 1987 to 1990 in Fox Networks police procedural crime drama, 21 Jump Street (The theme packed a punch!). A teen idol rising to super stardom, Johnny made it into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2012 as the highest paid actor ($ 75 million). So, why should he be Tarantined? Well, maybe simply for being one of the greatest actors of the century and for his ability to excel in the land of weirdness and mystery.
The man behind Jack Sparrow (
Pirates of the Caribbean series) is known for playing the flamboyant who usually are (or have been) marginalised and misunderstood, and does so with extreme finesse leading to some of the most famous and loveable weirdos being played by Mr. Depp in titles such as
Edward Scissorhands (1990), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), The Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007). Unafraid to jump past the cultural barrier, Depp has played roles as British characters in productions such as
Sleepy Hollow (1999), FromHell (2001), Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and Dark Shadows (2012) eliciting positive reception globally. He is also known as an avid music enthusiast having recorded with Noel Gallagher on the track Fade In-Out. Its clear that artistry runs through his veins and could even be part of his cellular structure, and even if Johnny Depps CV might already be packed, and should he decide to retire next week - his legacy would still live forever - a Tarantino production would only add to his illustrious career, and his eccentricity would more than likely be put to good use. As for us, we can only hope they agree on a project over a few glasses of wine or whisky. Talking about liquor; the portrayal of the legendary
Hunter S. Thompson in
Terry Gilliams Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), and
Sheldon Jeffrey Sands in Robert Rodriguezs
Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) have showed the enigmatic and incredible soul Depp creates in his perfectly imperfect characters not to mention the scene where he finished his meal and went on to shoot the chef in the latter title. All the signs available to us indicate that should Johnny Depp ever end up on a Tarantino set the outcome would be more than just promising, but enthralling. Jack Sparrow with less Disney - now thats one thing worth investing some thought on, especially Tarantino.