Depp wants to play Michael Jackson

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is hoping to play troubled pop star Michael Jackson in a movie of the singer's life.

Sat, 19 Jan, 2008 - 12:05

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is hoping to play troubled pop star Michael Jackson in a movie of the singer's life.

The 'Sweeney Todd' star was rumoured to have modelled himself on Jackson for his role as Willy Wonka in 2005 movie 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.

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