The only thing I am sure of is that we will not find this movie to be funny.
I was just catching up and checking out more of the latest reports that have been blanketing the Web and apparently
The Film Stage seems to be of the opinion that DS is "whimsical." I've seen many descriptions of DS, but that's definitely a new one, and the typical connotation of the word is one that I wouldn't exactly call accurate.
And BTW, according to Google the count is now up to 70 entertainment/horror Web sites reporting the story. Between Web sites, newspapers and magazines that have carried the news, there can't be too many people who pay attention to such things who aren't in the know about the Depp/DS film beginning production in April.
One recent article that isn't included in that group of 70 is this:
Which Actresses Have What it Takes to Star in 'Gatsby' and 'Dark Shadows'? However, their conclusion for DS isn't exactly one that we haven't thought of ourselves. Personally, I agree that the actress in question would be perfect for the Depp/DS film and I'd love the see her appear in it - but only time will tell if she will...