Johnny Depp Will Recreate Lone Ranger’s Tonto
January 21st, 2011 - 11:48 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
will get a makeover in Johnny Depp’s hand as Depp believes in the cause of Native Americans. Depp is set to play the character of Tonto in the movie, which is being produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.
Depp says that Native Americans have not got their rightful place in the movie-dom yet. He intends to change that by bringing life to Tonto in yet unseen avatar. Tonto is an important character of the series as he is always present beside the Texas Ranger and is like his best friend. The series is important as it has been played over the radio, television and even films.
Prior to Depp, names that have been associated with the character are John Todd and Jay Silverheels. Depp believes that the character has more value than any one has ever been able to portray. And a reason why the character never got highlighted enough was its country of origin.
Depp has said that Ranger’s sidekick will get funnier in this version. Also Tonto will have a larger identity in this film, giving him an independent image. Depp has informed that the screenplay so far has turned out to be a bone tickling one. Do you think this time around there will be two heroes in The Lone Ranger, instead of one?
–Sampurn Wire
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