Ever since it was announced that Johnny Depp was going to play Tonto in Disney’s big screen adaptation of The Lone Ranger, we’ve said that they’ll need an actor like George Clooney or Brad Pitt to play the title character. Do you know why? Because it’s very hard to stick out on screen when you’re standing next to Depp and there are only a few men who have enough charisma and presence to hold their own regardless of the co-star. Obviously Depp is aware of this because he also has his eye on Clooney and Pitt for the role.

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Back in September there was speculation that Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinki would reunite with Johnny Depp for the big screen adaptation of The Lone Ranger. And after months of deliberation we’ve finally got an answer: Yes! According to Deadline, Verbinski has officially signed on the dotted line to make Ranger his next big project.

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Gore Verbinski and Johnny Depp just can’t stay away from each other. The director and actor worked together on the Pirates of the Caribbean series and the upcoming animated feature Rango, and according to Deadline they’re joining forces for another major project – The Lone Ranger. The adaptation of the popular television series has been in the works for well over the year, and Depp has been attached to play the title character’s sidekick Tonto. Now we’ve learned that Verbinski is in talks to direct the feature.

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Super producer Jerry Bruckheimer opened up in a recent interview about the status of his upcoming Lone Ranger adaptation. We know that the title character has yet to be cast but his sidekick Tonto will more than likely be played by Johnny Depp, which is great but what about the story? And how are they going to find an actor who can play the lead opposite Depp without fading into the background?  Bruckheimer shed some light on these questions and more…

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A screenwriter has finally been hired for the big screen adaptation of the popular series, The Lone Ranger. The show ran on television from 1949 to 1957 and starred Clayton Moore as the title character. A movie version was greenlit by Disney and will have super producer Jerry Brucheimer working behind the scenes. The latest edition to the film is none other than the screenwriter behind the acclaimed 2008 drama, Revolutionary Road.

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The Lone Ranger feature is definitely happening. The Disney big screen adaptation of the old school radio/television series has been in development for a while now, and two important roles have already been filled. Jerry Bruckheimer is on board to produce and Johnny Depp will star as Tonto, the sidekick to the Lone Ranger. According to /Film another name is being considered for the production, and it’s Mike Newell. The director is currently in talks to helm the Terry Rossio & Ted Elliott adaptation.

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