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Blab Blab Blab: Depp's Weird Comic-Con Move Explained, Sort Of

Tim Burton says he's the reason Johnny surprised a Comic-Con press conference

By Ted Casablanca, Taryn Ryder Jul 23, 2009 10:14 PMTags
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"He just happened to be in the neighborhood. I found Johnny wandering around outside dressed as Jack Sparrow, so I invited him to come with me. "

—Director Tim Burton, regarding Johnny Depp's surprise appearance at Comic-Con to promote Alice in Wonderland. Even though AIW is an old classic, Tim also tells us to expect the flick to be "original." Would want nothing less, you brilliantly bizarre dude. Burton also said Johnny is "connecting" to the Mad Hatter role. Let's hope not too much. But we don't worry about J.D.; he's professional without getting loony. Either way, you know the film is going to be some crazyass stuff!