Once the boy-next-door type now one of the highest paid actors in the entertainment industry, Johnny Depp proves to be one big celebrity with movies lined up until 2017.
First seen in the television series "21 Jump Street" during the 80's, Johnny has since captured the hearts of moviegoers worldwide and across diverse age groups. The 51-year-old actor's choices in genre also vary but generally are categorized as character-driven films, of course his partners in production is key to creating a one hell of a Depp movie.
Among the many popular films Depp has made, he is known widely for his work in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise where he plays the lead hero, Captain Jack Sparrow.
According to the New York Times, the first installation in 2003 ("Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl") earned $654 million worldwide. With the succeeding sequels constantly increasing in gross upon release.
One of Johnny Depp upcoming movies is the fifth installation of the franchise, titled "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dean Men Tell No Tales" slated for release in 2015, but has been moved to 2017. Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the show, blames the two-year delay with script issues.
Another Johnny Depp upcoming movie is the sequel to "Alice in Wonderland" titled "Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass". Slated for release in 2016, James Bobin takes the reigns as Director, and cast members Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, and of course Depp are reprising their roles from the first movie. Sacha Baron Cohen and Rhys Ifans join the sequel.
The long wait for these movies will be grueling, but it's usually well worth it. Johnny Depp movies are largely highly commended, not just because of the talent he brings to the widescreen but also for the time and effort his team puts into the project.
