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Tim Burton & Johnny Depp Team For 'Sweeney Todd'

By: Jun. 13, 2006
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First reported on this site back in January, Variety is reporting that Tim Burton has turned his attention to Sweeney Todd, with Johnny Depp attached to star. With Paramount Pictures postponing Burton's Ripley's Believe it or Not and Shantaram having been put on hold for Depp, the two now both have openings in their schedule. Director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp, have previously worked on five major motion pictures including Edward Scissorhands and more recently Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.

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Depp will portray title character Sweeney Todd - the demon barber or Fleet Street - who slits the throats of his innocent (and not-so-innocent) customers.

As of last year, Sam Mendes ('Road to Perdition,' 'Jarhead') was rumored to be the frontrunner to direct, however he left the project shortly after 'Jarhead' opened in theatres.

'Sweeney Todd' first opened on Broadway in 1979 which starred Len Cariou, Angela Lansbury, Victor Garber, and Ken Jennings. The show is currently on Broadway in its second revival, starring Patti LuPone and Michael Cerveris. The show features a score by legendary composer Stephen Sondheim who in his career has earned eight Tony awards, including Best Score for the show.







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