Rumor: Clooney to play Lone Ranger?
Ain’t It Cool News is reporting that George Clooney is reportedly interested in taking on the role of the Lone Ranger, in a planned film to star Johnny Depp as Tonto. Jerry Bruckheimer is on hand to produce the film, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
These are some pretty top-of-the-A-list stars. Clooney might seem a little older Ranger than what you’d expect, especially if the film is an origin story and anticipates sequels. On the other hand, he’s a great actor who has yet to really land a franchise hero role. (Danny Ocean’s an anti-hero, isn’t he?) (EDIT: It was pointed out I’m leaving out Batman, here. I had meant to say “successful franchise,” which “Batman & Robin” wasn’t, though Batman without Clooney has gone on to do pretty well.)
There is some question in the Hollywood Reporter article that Depp’s casting could offend American Indian groups; the article does point out Depp is of mixed ancestry, including Cherokee.
“The Lone Ranger” doesn’t yet have a director, but is being written by the writers of “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
– Matt Price
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The general response around the office today seemed to be “What?”
But I’d be willing to see this movie. (We’re probably fortunate it’s not Chris O’Donnell as Tonto.)
- Matt
[...] circulated in 2008 that Clooney might sign up to play The Lone Ranger, but as yet, only Johnny Depp as Tonto is officially attached to the Jerry Bruckheimer project, [...]
It only goes to show where there’s will there’s a way. Keep on trying. – Last week I stated that this woman was the ugliest woman I had ever seen. I have since been visited by her sister and now wish to withdraw that statement. – Mark Twain 1835 – 1910
Clayton Moore was 35 when he first cast as the Lone Ranger and George is 47 now, but I would go for it.