Depp on board for 'Alice' sequel

Johnny Depp will star in an 'Alice in Wonderland' sequel.

The 'Lone Ranger' actor is set to sign a new deal with Disney to star in a follow-up to 2010's smash hit 'Alice and Wonderland' directed by Tim Burton, while 'The Muppets' director James Bobin will replace Burton as director of the sequel, according to Deadline.