Sondheim wonders if Johnny Depp has the vocal chops for Sweeney Todd film

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I'm extremely curious to see where this all goes. I have many doubts, and like most of you can't picure Depp in the role, but at the same time I'm intrigued.

I don't necesarily think Depp is to young as far as actual age, just in the way that we are used to seeing him as more youthful and attractive. My problem is that I picture Sweeney being a bit larger and much more imposing physically. Interestingly enough, my local community theater just cast a production of the show with a guy who youngish, attractive and built like Depp. So perhaps seeing his performance might give me a slightly different perspective.

Reading things about Sondheim's protectiveness over his work actually gives me a bit more hope than I had when I first read about a possible film a few months back. The way that the remainder of the cast is filled out will most likely steer a bit more towards either optimism or skepticism. It's a shame Wlaken just signed on to Hairspray, because I could see him fitting in well with a Burton Sweeney.