Johnny Depp Movie Cast ideas

[DLA75]

Johnny Depp Barnabas Collins
Julianne Moore  as Dr Jullia Hoffman
Joan Allen as Elizabeth Stoddard
Aaron Eckhart as Roger Collins
Matthew McConaughey as Burke Devlin
Lindsey Lohan as Angelique
Hillary Duff as Vitoria Winters
Heath Leger as Joe Haskell
Scarlet Johansen as Carolyn Stoddard
Shia LaBeouf  as Willie Loomis
Evan Rachel Wood as  Maggie Evans
John Goodman as Sam Evans

[Brandon Collins]

All I've come up with so far is:

Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins (already a given)
Cate Blanchett as Angelique
Kate Hudson as Carolyn

and I'm tossing between Helen Mirren, Diane Keaton, and Judi Dench as Elizabeth, though I'm leaning heavily towards Judi Dench.

[loril54]

Allison Janney as Julia Hoffman.

[retzev]

Crispin Glover would be perfect for Willie. And Jack Nicholson would make a great Jason McGuire, but I doubt there will be room for McGuire in the film.

[quentincollins]

Barnabas - Johnny Depp
I went ahead and made up 1795 characters too , as hopefully a sequel will go to 1795.Borrowed the idea of Jack Nicholson , great idea , and wouldn't he make an incredible Trask ?I also mixed up the flashback characters a little bit , i think it works better with my casting choices.
Julia/Natalie -Susan Sarandon
Elizabeth/Naomi - Sigorney Weaver
Roger/Jeremiah -Bruce Campbell
Prof Stokes/Joshua - David Warner
Mrs Johnson /Abigail - Louise Fletcher
Viki/Josette- Rose Mc Gowan
Carolyn /Millicent - Sarah Michelle Geller
Sam/Andre - William Shatner
Maggie/1795 servant- Allison Mack
Joe /Nathan - Tom Welling
Angelique - Nicole Kidman
Jason McGuire/Rev Trask - Jack Nicholson
Sarah - Dakota Fanning
Willie/Ben - Crispin Glover

[Brandon Collins]

I think casting an unknown for Vicki would be preferable for me, because it would be more believable, I think. Also, I hope that when the movie goes through that we don't have one of those all-star casts where everyone who is big in Hollywood plays someone in the movie. I think that would take heavily away from the atmosphere and it wouldn't do justice to the film or the legacy of DS.

[Dr. Eric Lang]

This is too funny - we both had the same idea for Julia (Susan Sarandon) and Carolyn (Sarah Michelle Gellar). Although technically Carolyn was only 18 when DS debuted, but Nancy Barrett had to be older than that.

I could also see Kathleen Turner as Julia, though, and thought Dame Judi Dench would be a natural as Elizabeth. I like TVGuide.com's idea of using Angelina Jolie as Angelique. She'd be perfect I think. Louise Fletcher is a brilliant idea for Mrs. Johnson!

My idea for Victoria is Anne Hathaway, I think she'd be a natural.

[Mysterious Benefactor]

This is too funny - we both had the same idea for Julia (Susan Sarandon) and Carolyn (Sarah Michelle Gellar). Although technically Carolyn was only 18 when DS debuted, but Nancy Barrett had to be older than that.

I *think* Nancy was 22 was DS debuted. I believe she was born in October '43.

I like TVGuide.com's idea of using Angelina Jolie as Angelique.

I thought that was an interesting choice. And for those who may have missed that posting, check here: Johnny Depp in Dark Shadows. Be sure to check out the comments too because a few are interesting.

[MagnusTrask]

The only problem with Allison Janney or Susan Sarandon as Julia would be that I'd want both of them to be in it!    Either one might be willing to do it too.    Sign either one, and my interest level would jump by a factor of ten.

No room for Jason?  I doubt the movie would have enough room for Jack Nicholson.    He and C Glover would be great in it though.

[loril54]

I thought that was an interesting choice. And for those who may have missed that posting, check here: (URL)
. Be sure to check out the comments too because a few are interesting.

It would be great for Anne to go from the Princess Diaries to DS.  But then she was also in the Devil Wears Prada?? It would be good for some one there that work on show. David might be able to do it.  Maybe one of the very dedicated fans that wasn't Deep sinxe he was one of the parts.

Has anyone ever figured out what was the magic. The actors, the live to tape, Is that were the electricey came from.  Maybe it was that they were doing something  very different.

[Brandon Collins]

I do kind of like Anne Hathaway as Vicki. That's a pretty good choice. Loved her in The Devil Wears Prada.

And Alison Janney as Julia would be perfect.

As for SMG as Carolyn, I don't think so. I'd be like "Where's your stake at Buffy? There's a vampire on the loose!"

[BuzzH]

Johnny Depp Barnabas Collins
Julianne Moore  as Dr Jullia Hoffman
Joan Allen as Elizabeth Stoddard
Aaron Eckhart as Roger Collins
Matthew McConaughey as Burke Devlin
Lindsey Lohan as Angelique
Hillary Duff as Vitoria Winters
Heath Leger as Joe Haskell
Scarlet Johansen as Carolyn Stoddard
Shia LaBeouf  as Willie Loomis
Evan Rachel Wood as  Maggie Evans
John Goodman as Sam Evans

Here's my take on these choices:
Depp good
Moore-good (although I prefer someone less attractive--not ugly, but not overly good looking either)  I recently stated in an email to friends that perhaps a 180 degree change is needed here and they could give us a man named JULIAN and make him gay and pining for Barnabas.  That could be very interesting.  The could get someone like Jude Law maybe...

Allen-good, can definitely see her in that role!
Eckart-WAY too young for Roger, maybe Joe Haskell though...
McConaughey-good, if he can lose his accent for the role, don't think Burke was southern
Lohan-no way, she hasn't got the talent, or CLASS, to pull it off.  Sorry.  I'd say the chick from Lost who plays Juliette (hey she's a deceitful bitch on that show, why not?!)
Duff-maybe, haven't seen her in too much...
Leger-could work if Eckart not available (now all we need is Jake Gyllanhall for a true Brokeback Shadows, LOL!)
Johansen-hmmm, maybe make her Vickie and have Duff in this role instead...
LaBeouf-don't know him so I'd say put Ledger here and leave Eckart in the Haskell role.
Wood-don't know her either, how about Rachel McAdams instead?
John Goodman-good choice, could also see him as either Sheriff Patterson or Stokes.

Now a couple additions:
Freddie Highmore (played Charlie in 'Charlie & the Chocolate Factory) as David (he's 15 so David could be a troubled teen instead of a troubled boy--much more dangerous & sinister I think to have a deranged teen running around Collinwood)

Anna Sophia Robb (was Violet in 'Charlie & the Choc. Factory) as Amy (she's 14 so it's perfect)
Jason Issacs-Roger (sans his Brit accent)

[BuzzH]

Cate Blanchett as Angelique
Kate Hudson as Carolyn

and I'm tossing between Helen Mirren, Diane Keaton, and Judi Dench as Elizabeth, though I'm leaning heavily towards Judi Dench.

Blanchett and Hudson-GREAT choices, could definitely see this!  Like all 3 choices for Liz too-Dench leading the pack.  However, she IS 73 and perhaps too old?

[BuzzH]

Comments on other cousins choices:

Janney as Julia--PERFECT!  No ugly, but not a glamor girl either!
Glover as Willie-also perfect, he's just weird enough to spin it into an Oscar
Fletcher as Mrs. J would be good were she not too old.  If she were the age now that she was when she did 'Cuckoo's Nest' then a definite yes!

Gellar as Carolyn, liked it, but then, as Brandon said, would you think Buffy for 2 hours?
Shatner-LOVE him, but he's too old and let's face it, he tends to overact and that could lead to a camp factor (think Kirk on ST)

Hathaway as Vickie-good choice, could see it
Kidman-now SHE'S got the talent and class to pull off ol' Angie!
Fanning as Sarah, yep, works for me
Turner as Julia, another good choice if not Janney.

[markyboo]

 How about Gena Rowlands as Elizabeth? Rowlands is one of the "grande dames" of current American movies & a brilliant actress to boot!

I know some of you might think I'm crazy, but if Burke Devlin is a character in the film, I think Mark Wahlberg would be an interesting choice. Remember, Burke was originally from the wrong side of the tracks in Collinsport & also served time in prison - he SHOULD be a little rough around the edges. Plus, he has a Boston accent!

Keira Knightley was wonderful as Elizabeth Bennett in that recent film version of PRIDE & PREJUDICE - she has the perfect qualities to play Victoria Winters. Knightley has beauty, charm, sensitiviy & just the right amount of spunk. Surely they'll allow Vicki not to be so clueless in a 21st century version of DS!

Maybe Hayden Panettiere as Carolyn? Panettiere plays Claire (the cheerleader) on HEROES.

I always thought Maggie Evans should be a little more down-to-earth - the atypical smalltown girl. I would consider Evangeline Lilly - she's Kate on LOST.

Dominic Monaghan as Willie Loomis? He was Merry in the LORD OF THE RINGS films & Charlie on LOST. Monaghan is good at playing flustered, easily rattled fellows & that's some of the qualities needed for Willie.

Joe Haskell must be played by someone as dreamy as possible - so I nominate Jake Gyllanhall. Every gay man in America would then see the movie. Just make sure there are plenty of shirtless shots.

Michael Emerson - creepy Ben on LOST - as Rev. Trask!!! You know it would be sensational!!!

This is a very unorthodox casting choice, but imagine Mary Lynn Rajskub as Sarah Johnson. Yes, she is too young but then who said we need a middle-aged Mrs. Johnson? Rajskub is the magnificent Chloe on 24. I can picture Rajskub eavesdropping at the closed doors of the drawing room or greeting Barnabas when he arrives at Collinwood - she would be immediately suspicious!