Johnny Depp wants Rob Marshall to direct 'The Thin Man' Reboot

Johnny Depp seems to be Hollywood's busiest actor, showing interest in developing several projects at once.  According to Vulture, Depp's newest dream project is an adaption of Dashiell Hammett's mystery novel 'The Thin Man'.  Depp also wants director Rob Marshall, who is currently directing Depp as Jack Sparrow in 'Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides' to join him.

Hammett's novel has already inspired six films, which started in 1934 with 'The Thin Man' starring William Powell and Myrna Loy, and concluded with the final film in 1947, 'Song of the Thin Man'.  It should be noted that Hammett only wrote the one novel, which spawned six films after.

Here's is a synopsis of the 'The Thin Man', courtesy of imdb.com.

A comedy-mystery featuring Nick and Nora Charles: A former detective and his rich playful wife.  They solve a murder case mostly for the fun of it. 

I can definitely see why the film would appeal to any actor, especially Depp.  He could bring his own quirkiness and humor to the role of Nick Charles.  Marshall seems to be an ideal fit for the project as well, having directed a similar period piece in 'Chicago'.

As a long time fan of Depp, I could see this movie being entertaining simply because he is in it.  I think a lot of the movie's success will depend on who will play the female lead opposite him.  Who do you think the female role should go to?  

By the way, Julia Roberts is not an acceptable answer...

Depp wants to develop the movie at Warner Bros. where his own production company, Infinitum Nihil, is set up.  And even though there is no script yet, he is anxious to start development. 

I'm certain we'll have plenty of news and rumors about 'The Thin Man' to look forward to this year.  

Comments

[Turnmeloose]

I like Johnny Depp too.

And I like that he likes the "Thin Man" series of films.

But that William Powell/Myrna Loy chemistry is going to be awfully difficult to replicate.

[Terry]

Nearly impossible to get this right, exactly for the reason Turnmeloose says. On-screen chemistry can make a bad movie so much better and not having it can wreck one with everything else in place. Powell and Loy were just automatic.

[quin browne]

I've always been fond of 'The Thin Man' series, and not because when I was born, the doctor said I looked like Myrna Loy.

Okay, that is part of the reason.