Carol Channing wants Johnny Depp to play her in film

July 23rd, 2009 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI  

Johnny Depp Washington, July 23 (ANI): Musical legend Carol Channing has given Johnny Depp her approval to portray her in a film.

Earlier this month, the Pirates Of The Caribbean star had revealed that his “dream role” would be to play 88-year-old Channing because “she’s amazing”, reports Contactmusic.

And now, the legendary singer/actress has given blessings to Depp’s gender-bending plans.

She says, “It is not a new concept to me. Not at all. Men have been imitating me for as long as I can remember. In fact, most of the impersonations I have seen have had a five o’clock shadow.

“I imagine, when or if Johnny should portray me, he will succeed. Because a true artist, such as himself, is one who loves his or her creation and therefore represents their honest view of that which they are creating.

“I think he is a gifted performer and I would be very proud, as well as interested in seeing what his vision of me would be.” (ANI)

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