Johnny Depp Isn’t Done With the Big Screen
While Tim Burton may not be interested in revisiting existing projects like Edward Scissorhands for sequels, the director is open to collaborating
with his frequent collaborator Johnny Depp in the future.
“There are certain films I don’t want to make a sequel to,” Burton said following remarks around the time of the box office success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
“I didn’t want to make a sequel to [Scissorhands] because it felt like a one-off thing. I didn’t want to have a sequel for The Nightmare Before Christmas because it also felt like a one-off thing. Certain things are best left on their own and that for me is one of them.”
Despite this, Burton signifies he’s open to future collaborations, adding, “Well, I’m
sure there will be."
"I never feel like, ‘Oh, I’m going to use this and that actor,’” he continued, explaining his process.
“It usually has to be based on the project I’m working on. That’s what film is all about. It’s collaboration and bouncing ideas off the people around you.”
A Career Awakened
Since dauting legal battles, Depp has been actively working to resurgence.
He made a surprise appearance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards,
embarked on a 2023 European tour with the band Hollywood Vampires and appeared in Savage X Fenty’s fashion show. Highly touted, Downey Jr. signed on for his second directorial effort Modi, starring Al Pacino, which headlined Spain’s San Sebastián International Film Festival.
He’ll next link up again with Pirates of the Caribbean 동료 Penelope Cruz, you can’t find a *Day Drinker
in Lionsgate’s upcoming film. Depp is also rumored to star with for the comedian in Day Drinker Lionsgate
Branding.
Depp, committed to reclaiming his cinematic career stated, “I never feel like, ‘Oh,
I’m going to use this and that actor. It usually has to be based on the project I’m
working on. That’s what film is all about. It’s collaboration and bouncing
ideas off the people around you
In January,
filming is set to begin
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## “From Shadows to the Silver Screen: A Conversation with Tim Burton”
**[Host]:** Welcome back to the show, Tim Burton fans! Today, we’re thrilled to have the one and only Tim Burton join us to talk about his iconic career and what the future holds. Tim, thanks for being here.
**[Tim Burton]:** It’s always a pleasure.
**[Host]:** We’ve all been abuzz lately with news that you’re not interested in revisiting some classic projects for sequels, even wildly popular ones like *Edward Scissorhands*.
**[Tim Burton]:** That’s right. There are certain films that I feel are complete on their own. It wouldn’t feel right to try and force something new onto them.
**[Host]:** But you’ve hinted that you’re still open to collaborating with your long-time friend and collaborator, Johnny Depp. Fans are certainly eager to see you two reunite on the big screen.
**[Tim Burton]:** Absolutely. Johnny is an extraordinary talent, and I cherish our creative partnership. We’ve made some truly magical films together like *Edward Scissorhands*, *Sweeney Todd*, *Charlie and the Chocolate Factory*, and many more [[1](https://www.imdb.com/list/ls048535184/)]. There’s always a chance we’ll team up again for something fresh and exciting.
**[Host]:** That’s fantastic news for your fans. Is there anything you can tell us tentatively about what those future projects might involve?
**[Tim Burton]:** Well, it’s still very early days, and I’m always exploring different ideas. But I can say that I’m drawn to stories that are imaginative, a bit dark, and always have a touch of whimsy.
**[Host]:** We wouldn’t expect anything less from you, Tim. Thanks for taking the time to chat with us today.