Johnny Depp to modernize Shakespeare with new TV series
New scripted project will update the Bard's most famous plays
Shakespeare is getting an update courtesy of Johnny Depp.
The "Lone Ranger" star's production company Infinitum Nihil is behind a new TV series project that will see the Bard's most famous plays modernized for a 21st century audience, according to Deadline. The show will draw on characters and plotlines from the playwright's greatest works in service of a contemporary story.
Teaming with Infinitum Nihil is Swedish production company Yellow Bird - which produced the original "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" films - and Emmy-winning writer-producer Tom Fontana, who created the critically-acclaimed HBO prison series "Oz" as well as BBC America's currently-running period drama "Copper."
Is a modern-day Shakespeare series something you'd be willing to check out? Sound off in the comments.
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October 11, 2012 at 2:20PM EST Reply to CommentI'll check it out although my first thoughts are No! Hell no!"
peter
October 11, 2012 at 3:33PM EST Reply to Commentno! hell no! indeed.
I for one, however, would like to see a high budget film starring Johnny Depp using Shakespeare's text. Just about any of his plays would do. Depp as Iago? Petruchio? The Scottish King? Yes please.
peter
October 11, 2012 at 3:33PM EST Reply to Commentno! hell no! indeed.
I for one, however, would like to see a high budget film starring Johnny Depp using Shakespeare's text. Just about any of his plays would do. Depp as Iago? Petruchio? The Scottish King? Yes please.
Catherine
October 12, 2012 at 1:17PM EST Reply to CommentAbsolutely YES!!! What a great idea...
carey
October 24, 2012 at 3:56PM EST Reply to Commenthell yeahs! i can't wait to see a biker version of Macbeth, or anything besides another reality show featuring a Kardashian or some Idiot talent show.