Hollywood hunk Johnny Depp has revealed he wants to play Michael Jackson in a movie about the eccentric singer's life. The 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' actor, 44, was believed to have based his character Willy Wonka in the 2005 remake of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' on the former King of Pop - and has joked he would be willing to portray the reclusive star if he was given the chance.
He said: "I have heard that I based Willy Wonka on Michael Jackson before, but no, that was not my plan, I wish I had thought of that though.
"But there is still time to play him. He might get up to his old tricks again and maybe there will be a TV movie about him!"
Johnny - who stars as the vindictive barber in the new Tim Burton flick - also revealed he had no intention of sounding like David Bowie in the musical film.
He added: "I wouldn't ever dream of attempting to channel David Bowie because he is one of my heroes. But if there is a similarity it wasn't intentional. It's a nice compliment though."
Meanwhile, Depp - paid a secret visit to London's Great Ormond Street Children's hospital on Sunday - and donated $2 million of his own money to thank staff for saving his young daughter's life.
The 'Pirates of The Caribbean' actor arrived unexpectedly at the hospital, where his eight-year-old daughter Lily-Rose was treated last year when her kidneys failed.
By Owen Williams, Jan 15 2008 © Copyright 2008 - Showbiz Spy
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