In their latest collaboration, Depp dons copious amounts of makeup, some extremely orange hair and, of course, a top hat to play the tea-party-loving Mad Hatter in Burton's reimagining of 'Alice in Wonderland.' We recently caught up with Depp at the press junket for his new John Dillinger flick 'Public Enemies,' and he had this to say about a 'Wonderland' shaped by the slightly off-kilter mind of Mr. Burton: "'Alice in Wonderland' I think is going to be very, very, very fun. It's outstanding ... Tim's work. I think he's outdone himself, you know. Brilliant. The Hatter was very fun to play."
Check out the first photos of Depp as the Hatter, Anne Hathaway as the White Queen and Mia Wasikowska as Alice, then come back to Moviefone next week for our full interview with Johnny, in which he opens up about 'Alice in Wonderland,' 'Public Enemies' and the return of Jack Sparrow. -- By Tom DiChiara
Alice in Wonderland' Photos
Burton's go-to man Johnny Depp plays the Mad Hatter, a man who claims to have escaped decapitation at the hands of the Queen of Hearts and chooses to spend his days engaged in a neverending tea party. Judging by the hair, he likes to drink orange pekoe.
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The usually brunette Anne Hathaway goes albino to play the White Queen, one of the pieces in a living game of chess. Looks like someone forgot to dye their eyebrows.
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Relative newcomer Mia Wasikowska, a 19-year-old actress best known for her role on HBO's 'In Treatment,' plays the titular Alice, whose fall down a rabbit hole leads to some whimsical -- and scary -- adventures in 'Wonderland.' Before 'Alice,' which is schedule to hit theaters in 2010, audiences will get a peek at the up-and-comer's acting chops in this year's Oscar contender 'Amelia,' in which she plays a rival pilot to Hilary Swank's Amelia Earhart.
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Matt Lucas tackles the dual role of Tweedledee and Tweedledum in the film. But don't worry -- he doesn't look like that in real life.
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Reader Comments (12)
Jenae at 6:03PM on Jun 23rd 2009
I CAN'T WAIT!!
smartcat360 at 9:12PM on Jun 24th 2009
with those pics i dont want to see the movie.
Brittany at 10:38PM on Jun 24th 2009
GOD I CANT F-IN WAIT I LOVE JOHNNY DEPP AND HAVE WATCHED ALL HIS MOVIES AND BELIEVE HE IS PERFECT FOR THE MAD HATTER YAY! IF U WANNA TO TALK ABOUT JOHNNY DEPP HIT ME UP ON MYSAPCE.
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xkaylax97x at 1:45AM on Jun 26th 2009
Wow your the creepist fan ever anyway who would want to hit you up your insane but sort funny
Barbara at 6:41AM on Jun 26th 2009
This is going to be absolutely incredible!!!
Barbara at 6:42AM on Jun 26th 2009
This film is going to be incredible. Between the director, the cast and the story itself,how can it not be?
optimusprimerulz at 12:00PM on Jun 26th 2009
I want to see this movie. That's weird for me but i want to see it. LOLZ!! xKaylax97x? Be nice. Some people just have a fave actor. My sister likes johnny depp too! You want to diss my sister? No you dont.
Tuula at 12:11AM on Jul 14th 2009
I think this newest Burton film will be the movie event of the 2010! The screen shots and characters look just so beautiful and creepy at the same time. I'll definitely be at the opening!
Tuula at 9:15PM on Jul 13th 2009
I think this newest Burton film will be the movie event of the 2010! The screen shots and characters look just so beautiful and creepy at the same time. I'll definitely be at the opening!
MaPetite at 1:05PM on Jul 23rd 2009
This is so incredible! I am absolutely in LOVE with Alice and Wonderland and have been dying to see it made into a well done live action movie! I collect everything Alice I can find! It's my favourite book, movie and play. The fact that Johnny Depp (most creative actor ever) is playing Mad Hatter is perfect! I always hoped if someone remade this movie again, he would be in it and now he is! A true treat for Alice fans. I only wish I could be at Comic-Con.
Rayna at 11:47AM on Sep 17th 2009
Of course Johnny Depp is the Mad Hatter. I also recall seeing him as a pirate in the trailer. Burton is always going to be my number 1.
Brittany at 12:14AM on Sep 21st 2009
I'll be there opening night on acid. I'm super excited!