Johnny Depp's idea for a movie about Syd and PF

thebox · #1 07-07-2005, 10:04 AM

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Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has revealed he wants to make a film about Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett. Depp said, "he dreamed of being a rock and roll guitar player and thought that a movie based on the story of Syd Barrett, original frontman for Pink Floyd, would be a great idea."

http://comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=10191

Thanks to rogerwatersonline.com for the info. Good idea! Although the movie would obviously be much more spruced up and exciting, i think Johnny Depp could do a good Syd Barrett performance. now the thing is who would play Roger David Nick and Rick?

Fulghum · #2 07-07-2005, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by thebox

now the thing is who would play Roger David Nick and Rick?

Hmmm...
Young Roger...???
Old Roger..Richard Gere

Young Dave...Brad Pitt
Old Dave...Brad Pitt

Young Nick...????
Old Nick...Russel Crow

Young Rick....???
Old Rick....Kiefer Sutherland

Dr Cheese · #3 07-07-2005, 10:38 AM

I reckon Mr Ed would make a good "young" Roger.

fairjess · #4 07-07-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Fulghum

Old Roger..Richard Gere

Wouldn't mind seeing that. For an old dude, he's still really hot.

chopperz · #5 07-07-2005, 03:02 PM

Johnny Depp is one amazing actor, I think his portrayal of Syd would be worth seeing.

TheUnabeefer · #6 07-07-2005, 08:16 PM

I have ALWAYS thought (well, since I first saw the actor that is) that Michael Pitt would make a GREAT young David Gilmour.

http://imdb.com/name/nm0685856/

Even LOOKS like him... just give him long hair.

stratman · #7 07-07-2005, 08:27 PM

I think you're right.

Sydney · #8 07-07-2005, 11:02 PM

Damn him, damn him to hell.
This has been my secret pet project for years. I'd even started working on a bit of a script (those of you where were around when I joined might remember). I mean it's cool, but it totally blows at the same time. I'm not a film student just cos I think it's fun you know..

WallyLama · #9 07-08-2005, 01:10 AM

You're a female film student who likes Pink Floyd?
Oh make love to me

grimble_grumble · #10 07-08-2005, 03:42 AM

i think that would be a great idea for a movie about time they actually picked a good strung out on drugs musician to do a movie based on it will be better then the doors movie in my opinion but that was a great movie

mad yannis · #11 07-08-2005, 04:47 AM

Tim Burton would be the perfect director for a Barrett and Floyd movie.

Sydney · #12 07-08-2005, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by WallyLama

You're a female film student who likes Pink Floyd?
Oh make love to me

hahahahahahaha!! well you are Mexican right? this could be arranged.. lol

Bride of a Bull · #13 07-08-2005, 06:56 AM

Tim Burton and the Deppster are forever working together; joined at the hip? Maybe.

Dyders: nothing is stopping you sending your screenplay to the Deppster directly to fulfill his desire to play Syd. Only in this case he's doing it with your script.

Sorted.

p.s. Who in the hell is Michael Pitt II?

OBSCUREDbyCOWS · #14 07-08-2005, 07:19 AM

Alan Rickman as Rick, has to be.
I think Jeremy Clarkson as Nick could be interesting as well I don't think he likes edge pieces either.

Sydney · #15 07-08-2005, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bride of a Bull

Tim Burton and the Deppster are forever working together; joined at the hip? Maybe.

Dyders: nothing is stopping you sending your screenplay to the Deppster directly to fulfill his desire to play Syd. Only in this case he's doing it with your script.

Sorted.

p.s. Who in the hell is Michael Pitt II?

omg!! you're ok!!!

Call the Thompsons will ya.. T and I've been talking about how we're worried about you, they've been trying to get through to ya.

and er.. good point. I suppose I'd best start working on that then.

cheers

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