Filmmaker Tim Burton has expressed his unwavering confidence in future collaborations with actor Johnny Depp, despite his reservations about revisiting some of his iconic films for sequels.
At the Marrakech International Film Festival, Burton shared his thoughts on the possibility of working with Depp again. While acknowledging his reluctance to revisit certain projects for sequels, he made it clear that he remains optimistic about future collaborations with the actor, who has been a frequent collaborator throughout Burton's illustrious career.
"I'm sure there will be more collaborations," Burton remarked when asked about the possibility of teaming up again with Depp. He emphasized that his approach to filmmaking is organic and collaborative, stating, "I never feel like, 'Oh, I'm going to use this and that actor.' It usually has to be based on the project I'm working on. That's what film is all about. It's collaboration and bouncing ideas off the people around you."
Burton was also clear about his stance on revisiting some of his past films, stating definitively that certain projects are best left as they are.
"There are certain films I don't want to make a sequel to," he clarified. He specifically cited 'Edward Scissorhands' and 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' as examples of films he feels should stand alone. "I didn't want to make a sequel to Scissorhands because it felt like a one-off thing. I didn't want to have a sequel for The Nightmare Before Christmas because it also felt like a one-off thing. Certain things are best left on their own and that for me is one of them."
Depp, who has been actively working to rebuild his career following a highly publicized legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard, has seen positive signs in recent years.
His return to public life included a surprise appearance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards and a European tour in 2023 with his band, Hollywood Vampires. He also participated in high-profile events such as Savage X Fenty's fashion show, helping to restore some of his public image.
Depp has also diversified his career with his second directorial project, 'Modi', starring legendary actor Al Pacino. The film garnered attention at the San Sebastian International Film Festival and later at the Rome Film Festival, where Depp was honored with a lifetime achievement award.
He is set to star in several upcoming projects, including 'Day Drinker' alongside his former 'Pirates of the Caribbean' co-star Penelope Cruz, and Terry Gilliam's 'The Carnival at the End of Days', scheduled to begin filming in January with a star-studded cast that includes Adam Driver, Jeff Bridges, and Jason Momoa. Despite mixed reviews for some of his recent comeback attempts, such as 'Minamata' (2020) and 'Jeanne du Barry' (2023), Depp's career trajectory indicates a promising future.
