Friday, October 13, 2006
By: MrDisgusting
|
Comments
|
Sacha Baron Cohen is in negotiations to star opposite Johnny Depp in Tim Burton’s film version of the musical Sweeney Todd, according to Production Weekly. In the film the legendary barber, hell-bent on revenge, takes up with his enterprising neighbor in a delicious plot to slice their way through London's upper crust. Justice will be served - along with lush melody, audacious humor and bloody good thrills. Read on for the skinny.
Sacha Baron Cohen is in negotiations to star opposite Johnny Depp in Tim Burton’s film version of the musical “Sweeney Todd,” according to Production Weekly. Stephen Sondheim musical thriller revolves around Benjamin Barker alias Sweeney Todd, (Depp) who returns to London after being deported to find out what happened to his wife and child at the hands of Judge Turpin. When he learns of their terrible fate he joins fortunes with Mrs. Nellie Lovett, the baker downstairs from his barbershop, and sets out to seek revenge. Cohen will play Signor Adolfo Pirelli, Todd’s competitor in the haircutting world.
Production set to begin shooting in early February at Pinewood Studios near London. Pre-recordings will begin in November and December. Burton also has a history with the complex in which he filmed “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “The Planet of the Apes” and “Batman.”
Be The First To Comment!
You have to be logged in to comment!
If you don't have an account register now for free! Your account allows you to post comments and reviews, upload videos and images, access or our forums, write personal blogs, and maintain your profile.
Print Story
Send to a Friend
