Johnny Depp talks Dark Shadows: How will he play ‘Barnabas Collins?’

Well folks it’s kind of hard to believe but Tim Burton’s DARK SHADOWS is finally on the right track, with plans to start shooting the adaptation this Spring. MTV recently got a chance to sit down with the film’s star Johnny Depp to talk about his upcoming animated flick RANGO and the subject quickly turned to DARK SHADOWS.

MTV asked Depp how he’s going to portray the popular character of ‘Barbabas Collins,’ made famous by Jonathan Frid’s performance in the 1960’s soap opera. Scope out what Depp had to say:

“For me, even the conversations I’ve had with Tim, what Jonathan Frid did with that character and that classic look he created, I find it very difficult to stray very far from that. I think it’s going to be somewhere in that arena, with maybe just a couple of different touches here and there. There’s something about this vampire coming back after 200 years into this modern world, with a touch of the poetic, with maybe a tendency to maybe wax a little poetic now and again,” he mused. “I have a good feeling about it. But Jonathan Frid’s Barnabas was so special.”

If you want to hear Depp himself say exactly what you just read, just scroll on down directly below and enjoy.

To be honest I don’t care how Depp goes about this one, chances are it’s going to rock! Joining Depp in the film is Eva Green (below), Jackie Earle Haley and Bella Heathcote. With shooting set to start in just a few weeks I’d expect we’ll be hearing a lot more regarding DARK SHADOWS so be sure to check back soon for updates!