At the LA premiere of Public Enemies, Johnny Depp confirmed that he'll star in an upcoming big screen version of the cult 1960's show Dark Shadows, directed by Tim Burton. Rumors of the project have circulated ever since Depp, an admitted fan of the gothic soap opera, acquired the rights to the series in 2007. Producer Richard D. Zanuck confirmed Depp and Burton's involvement last December, but this marks the first time that Depp has publicly said that Burton will direct. "Dark Shadows with Tim will also be down the line," Depp told EW June 23 in LA. "Timhas to finish [Alice in] Wonderland before he can start work on the next film. Ilove what he did with that. I think people are going to be so excitedand satisfied when they see that film. Some of his best work. And Iwill be thrilled to work with him again on Dark Shadows. I was a bigfan of it when I was a kid and I think it is another of those perfectprojects for Tim to reimagine."
Jun 25
2009
06:55 AM ET
Johnny Depp, Tim Burton on board for 'Dark Shadows'
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We will chuckle at bedazzled blue bottles
YES!
Was psyched about it till I heard it was a Burton fair. The pics of Alice in Wonderland look absolutely lame. Johnny Depp looks like Elijah Wood in make-up
OH. MY. GOD! I love Dark Shadows sooo much and I am can picture Johnny Depp as Barnabas! I think Tim Burton will do a great job making the movie everything that it should be! I just hope that they start bringing back the original gems! I hope they cast Victoria correctly!
OMG, Depp and Burton doing “Dark Shadows”??!! I’m THERE!
I was a faithful viewer of Dark Shadows as a kid. It was my favorite show… I still remember being a little scared after watching -it seems so campy now …
Should be interesting to see Tim Burton’s version of that iconic show of my youth…
Dark Shadows was my favorite show when I was a kid… I still remember being a bit scittish after watching…
It seems so campy now by comparison…
Should be very interesting to see Tim Burton’s version of this iconic show of my youth…
OH! Great another classic that Tim Burton will ruin! I really do not like how he has done the remake of classics. Sweeney Todd was a train wreck. The play/Opera is much better and the storyline is much easier to follow. I guess I am not a fan of his one bit and Johnny Depp could do better. I think his non-Tim Burton movies are the best.
Did you actually rewrite your post Wendy?
Can’t wait!!!!!! Obsessed with DS, TB and JD! A perfect combo!
Barnabas!
Best news I heard of in a long time!
OMG! Where have I been? First I’ve heard of this but the pairing couldn’t be more perfect. Watched DS religiously as a kid. (I even TRIED to like the update in the early 90′s.)Anxious to hear about add’l casting but I will def. see this one!
I can’t wait to see BOTH of these movies…I had the Dark Shadows board game as a kid – I loved Barnabas Collins…I’d hide behind our green chair and watch it every afternoon…so much fun…
I love it. Thank you Johnny Depp for bringing it back! It was a terrific series and I can only imagine how great it will be once again. Looking forward to it. Brings back lots of memories for me. I loved that show.