Johnny Depp who was part Cherokee was signed up to play the Lone Ranger's Native American sidekick, Tonto in Bervinski's film adaptation of the western TV series.
“It’s a real opportunity for me to give a salute to them.
Tonto was a sidekick in all the Lone Ranger series.
[This film] is a very different approach to that partnership.
And a funny one I think.”
Depp recently spoke to Entertainment Weekly and stated that they have a "really great, really funny" screenplay. The new film version of the western show will have "a very different approach" in relation to the Lone Ranger's partnership with sidekick Tonto. Depp is once again working with Pirates of Caribbean director Gore Bervinski. Back in December, Depp told Entertainment Tonight that he hoped either George Clooney or Brad Pitt could play the role of the Lone Ranger which was reported to have not yet been cast.
Created by Geroge W. Trendle and developed by Fran Striker, "The Lone Ranger" started as a radio serial in the 1930's. It was turned into television series and was aired in ABC US and ran from 1949 to 1957 with a total of 221 episodes.
Tonto was a sidekick in all the Lone Ranger series.
[This film] is a very different approach to that partnership.
And a funny one I think.”
Depp recently spoke to Entertainment Weekly and stated that they have a "really great, really funny" screenplay. The new film version of the western show will have "a very different approach" in relation to the Lone Ranger's partnership with sidekick Tonto. Depp is once again working with Pirates of Caribbean director Gore Bervinski. Back in December, Depp told Entertainment Tonight that he hoped either George Clooney or Brad Pitt could play the role of the Lone Ranger which was reported to have not yet been cast.
Created by Geroge W. Trendle and developed by Fran Striker, "The Lone Ranger" started as a radio serial in the 1930's. It was turned into television series and was aired in ABC US and ran from 1949 to 1957 with a total of 221 episodes.
SOURCES: MYFOX; Cinema Blend; Image from Backseatcuddle.com
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