Burton to Take on Sweeney Todd
Jim Carrey and Tim Burton’s film “Believe it Or Not” may have been put on hold again, but don’t worry; the legendary director has another project in the works.
Reuters is reporting that Burton will be adapting the musical “Sweeney Todd” from the stage to the big screen.
The film has yet to be cast, but rumour has it Burton is looking at casting Johnny Depp in the lead role of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Sweeney Todd won a Tony at the theatre awards show held on Sunday ? it walked away with a best director trophy.
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