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This is how many times Johnny Depp impressively embodied the role he's given in his films
Johnny Depp commits to a role like no one else. The actor has spent perhaps hundreds of hours in the makeup trailer to transform into a completely different character.
Depp is inventive with the roles he plays since most of his inspirations are quite unusual, allowing him to understand the characters from different perspectives. And every single time, he portrays the role with such commitment and skill, making each character truly memorable.
Captain Jack Sparrow
The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is one of the most popular series not only for its riveting story but for its iconic and original lead—Captain Jack Sparrow played by none other than Depp.
He drew inspiration from Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones and brilliantly brought a hilarious and likeable pirate to life.
Wade Walker
Depp was a heartthrob in the 90s, making him a great choice for the bad boy role in John Waters' film. The world fell in love with the actor even deeper when he became Wade Walker from the satirical romance musical, Cry Baby.
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Tatler trivia: A Californian Rockabilly musician provided the vocals for Cry Baby and was lip-synced by Depp.
Willy Wonka
When Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was rebooted in 2005, Depp took on the role of the mysterious and deeply-troubled chocolate factory owner, Willy Wonka.
Depp, however, veered away from Gene Wilder's portrayal of Wonka in 1971 and instead imagined how "George W Bush would be if he was stoned". Depp brought out Wonka's eccentric nature and aloofness toward children that stuck with the audience.
Edward Scissorhands
In 1990, the world fell in love with the pairing of Depp and Winona Ryder in Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands.
The award-winning actor, who played the titular humanoid and had blades for hands, often communicated his emotions through facial expressions with his dark and sad eyes.
Sweeney Todd
Unsurprisingly, Burton cast Depp once again to star in one of his films. When the actor took on the role of the infamous madman in the horror musical film, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, it was clear that the piece was set up for success.
Depp was excellent. Together with his co-star Helena Bonham Carter, the pair sounded beautiful, giving us a soul-stirring performance overall.
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Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
