Sorry Vlad, but I disagree vehemently with your assesment of Johnny Depp's talent.
How many successful young actors are there, out there, who would CHOOSE to work in quirky independant films instead of Hollywood Hit Factory projects, to the extent Depp has? He could have coasted along, getting huge paychecks for dreck performances, but instead he chose to make odd pictures like "Ed Wood". I think he'd make a perfect Barnabas for a new audience.
Keep in mind, Dan Curtis would never do a film for the likes of US....why bother?...he's already GOT our loyalty. He'd do it for a NEW audience....and a younger, more introspective vampire would be absolutely required. Have you seen " Sleepy Hollow"? THAT Johnny Depp could be a perfect Barnabas for today....haunted, driven, tortured by guilt/the past/his own failings.....I think he'd be perfect!
And if Kevin Spacey had a kid brother to play Willie Loomis, I'd go SEE it!!
Raineypark