Originally Posted by Narfle

I dont know.

Im inclined to scream "boooooo!".

If he can pull it off as well as Val Kilmer pulled off Morrison, then i'll regret booing, but i really dont think that johnny depp will do a decent/good job. I really dont think hes that good an actor, and i think more people would agree if they started thinking about the roles he have had.

A drunken pirate?
Didnt really like him as Willy Wonka.
Wasnt very good in the Secret Window/From Hell/Sleepy Hollow roles.
Benny & Joon?

Only roles i kinda liked him in was Gilbert Grape really, and that wasnt a very "difficult" role.

And before casting him to play the greatest modern musical genious, lets try to remember what Johnny did in Crybaby. If that movie hadnt featured Traci Lords and Iggy Pop, i would have shot myself in the face when i watched it.

Not trying to be negative, i just dont think Johnny Depp is that good an actor and i think its obvious when hes given more demanding roles : )

And i think the role of Freddie Mercury deserves a great actor. Im hoping that if they will make the movie they will cast someone 'better' and less known really.

Even though thats the kinda thinking that gave us elijah wood as frodo (someone kill that kid please).