[The Duchess of Mint]

Dear Jesus Christ Superstar Fans,

I've read certain YouTube comments which state the opinion that Ted Neeley was one super sexy Jesus. I personally find Neeley to be only slightly sexy; he doesn't look physically tough enough for me to find him to be super sexy. I guess that I'm used to super muscular actors.

I'm curious to know what you would think if Johnny Depp starred in a new, movie version of Jesus Christ Superstar? Would you find Depp to be sooo sexy that you'd convert? LOL!

What would you think if Tim Burton directed a new movie version of Jesus Christ Superstar (with Depp portraying Jesus)? I personally don't know if Burton's Goth style would go so well with the story of JCS; I can just see Jesus in white, and everyone else looking slightly Goth. That could be really weird.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

[Beagle On Stage]

If Johnny Depp played Jesus, he would look deformed in some way, as he always does. I don't know how he got this reputation for being sexy, because his face is seriously upsetting.

Even at 64, Ted could kick his ass.

If Tim Burton directed JCS, it would suck beyond belief but still be better than the 2000 version.

[kittengoespop]

Well, Ted Neely's got a wall-eye.

[Celeste_SM]

I don't think JCS can be done well on film. And I don't think Ted Neely is all that, although in his prime, he wasn't too hard on the eyes.

Johnny Depp almost made me convert to being an eyeliner-wearing pirate, so I suppose converting me to anything else is a strong possibility. I so don't see him as a Jesus-type, but I pretty much adore looking at him anytime.

[Ghost]

Johnny Depp is a super muscular actor?

[me-shellmybelle]

I think Johnny Depp either looks drugged out or like a hobo. I dont understand why people think he is hot because I find him creepy.

[aranelcarnilino]

[Lazarus (Adam G)]

No. Depp is a character actor, not Jesus. Plus, he's got to be a baritone.

[jcstar]

Depp could play a Priest, Herod or Pilate. Not Jesus.

Andy.

[ultra_lilac]

Depp would make a better Judas I think.
I'd rather see some real musical theatre stars in movie versions of musicals than a load of big names with lots of clever cuts and sound engineering to shore up the dodgy singing and dancing.

It's a shame there aren't many real 'musical' movie stars any more, like Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire. I mean I can't picture either of those as JC ether, but you know what I mean!

[Brother Marvin Hinten, S.]

I can see Tim Burton doing a mean JCS. And I can also see him casting Johnny Depp out of nepotism. But I'd much rather he did it with people who had the talent.

[Celeste_SM]

[Jekkienumber24601]

If Johnny Depp played jesus and Tim Burton directed we'd get one screwed up film, please stop suggesting this. Tim is wrong for Superstar and Johnny would never be able to sing Jesus.

[Brother Marvin Hinten, S.]

[jcstar]

Gibby... quit while you're ahead.

Andy.

[Brother Marvin Hinten, S.]

Well, look at those two together, and try telling me they're not!

[jcstar]

That's like saying Glenn Carter and Kieth Burns are twins.

Andy.

[Brother Marvin Hinten, S.]

You're making an analogy that has no correlation whatsoever. If you can't tell that Johnny Depp and Tim Burton are up each other's ass to the hilt, you're blind.

[DontDoSadnessxx]

you know someone can easily post a topic for every single musical on this site saying

"Johnny Depp to star and Tim burton to direct"

JCS Burton style.... nahhh.

[xsophiex]

[Mistress]

It's just not Tim or Johnny's thing...Sweeney Todd, on the other hand, fits them both to a tee (hence why they signed on to do it). But then again, If Willem Dafoe can play Jesus...



Personally, I think Johnny would make a better Judas or Pilate or even Herod, characters he could either put depth into (Judas, Pilate) or just have fun with(Herod).

[jcstar]

[DontDoSadnessxx]

did anyone ever hear drew sarich play judas or jesus!
ahh now if he did movies... THAT would be incredible.

[Brother Marvin Hinten, S.]

Drew Sarich should never go near musical theater again for as long as he lives. Period. End of report.

[jcstar]

I enjoyed Sarich as Judas. I've only heard his "Gethsemane" and I didn't enjoy that.

I like his Valjean in Les Mis, but he seems too young to play the part at this point in his carreer. He is good in Les Mis all around, though.

Gibby doesn't like Sarich. That's perfectly fine.

Andy.

[Beagle On Stage]