Now one of the biggest stars on the planet, depp has become a millionaire a hundred times over on the back of his pirates of the carribbean. In the late 1980s, 21 jump street was a popular television series about young police officers undercover at high schools and colleges. The movie version of 21 jump street hits theaters on friday, featuring a cameo from original series star johnny depp, and access hollywood has new information on what brought the superstar to the fold. Before being cast in the 1990 movie, depp was best known for his role foxs series 21 jump street. Before being cast in the 1990 movie, depp was best known for his role fox s series 21 jump street. Johnny depp set for uncredited cameo in 21 jump street. The movie 21 jump street and its 2014 sequel succeeded due to a witty. Its not just probably the greatest cameo ever, it actually feeds directly into both the relationship. In fact, the role is so big that johnson himself actually auditioned for it, and thought he had a good shot at getting it before his agent broke the news. Depps officer tom hanson could easily be a street punk one week and a.
But it was also building off of some excellent source material. This is johnny depps net worth and how he builds his wealth. Jul 26, 2012 johnny depp s scene in the movie 21 jump street. He reportedly wanted the role of edward, a young man who has scissors for hands, to break out of. An adaptation of the 198791 television series of the same name by stephen j. Cannell and patrick hasburgh, the film follows two police officers who are forced to relive high school when. Depp gained popularity after appearing in the hit tv series 21 jump street. As marquee previously reported, jonah hill and channing tatum will headline the movie about cops who go undercover as high school students. You can go home again, even if that home is at 21 jump street johnny depp made his breakthrough on that fox crime series in the late 80s, and last week flew to new orleans to shoot a cameo in the upcoming bigscreen remake, though it stirred up memories of when he fought to be released from the show, and won. Depp initially did not want to be in 21 jump street. He was born john christopher depp ii in owensboro, kentucky, on june 9, 1963, to betty sue wells, who worked as a waitress, and john christopher depp, a civil engineer. Johnny depp is perhaps one of the most versatile actors of his day and age in. It turns out that johnny depp might be doing much more than just making a cameo appearance in the upcoming 21 jump street remake.
Johnny depps 21 jump street role is much bigger than a. New girl star jake johnson, who plays the high school principal in 21 jump street, told us back in october that depps appearance was more than just a moment. The time johnny depp was nearly a star wars ghost in 22. Oct 20, 2006 here are some funny 21 jump street clips from the episode, locd out partners, part 1 i hope you like it. Born in kentucky in 1963, johnny depp, landed his first legitimate movie role in the film nightmare on elm street 1984 after having taken on several smaller parts. Most surprising movie cameos of the decade johnny depp in 21 jump street.
Johnny depp 21 jump street cameo came with conditions. Johnny depp was one of the most famous and notable stars who appeared in the series. Depp to do cameo in 21 jump street movie the marquee. Could he actually be resurrecting tom hanson, the undercover high school cop he originated. Initially known as a teen idol thanks to his role on 21 jump street and tortured prettyboy looks, johnny depp survived the perils of adolescent heartthrob status to earn a reputation as a respected adult actor. According to jake johnson, the star of the new sitcom the new girl who also has a role in 21 jump street, depps appearance might. Hanson ate often in the original 21 jump street 1987 television series, sometimes several times during each episode, and did so often in scenes vital to the plot. Sep 14, 2015 21 jump street the movie 21 jump street is a 2012 american action comedy film directed by phil lord and christopher miller, executive produced by and starring jonah hill and channing tatum, and scripted by michael bacall from a story by him and hill.
Johnny depp s first acting role was as a boyfriend of the lead character, nancy, in a nightmare on elm street in 1984. If you havent seen the movie yet stop reading now, because this is going to spoil the ending of 21 jump street. In 2012, depp and his 21 jump street costars peter deluise and holly robinson briefly reprised their roles in cameo appearances in the series 2012 feature film adaptation, which featured a much more comedic tone than the tv series. As much as the thought of casting someone other than johnny depp as 21 jump street police officer tom hanson seems pretty sacrilegious, well try to go into this one with a positive outlook. Jan 26, 2015 truth be told, in terms of opening a movie by himself mostly due to his presence, johnny depp is not and never was that kind of movie star. Twentyfouryearold johnny depp thought that his starring role in the 1987 tv series 21 jump street would not last a whole season. He played the role of tom hanson from 1987 to 1990. Includes the best scenes from the movie in hd quality. The tv show 21 jump street helped propel johnny depps career. Johnny depp discusses possible cameo in 21 jump street movie 21 jump street poll. The time johnny depp was nearly a star wars ghost in 22 jump. Mar, 2019 this is johnny depp s net worth and how he builds his wealth. But now, according to jake johnson, the star of the new sitcom the new girl who also has a role in 21 jump street, depps appearance might be more than just a walkon cameo. Johnny depp biography childhood, life achievements.
Tom hanson is the main protagonist of 21 jump street tv series and made an uncredited cameo in 21 jump street film. It certainly had at least one cast member who became a mega star in johnny depp. City of lies is one of the johnny depp upcoming movies. Who will take over johnny depps role in the 21 jump.
Personally i think 21 jump street was a much better show. Since those early days, he has appeared in some of the most memorable roles that an actor has achieved, such as edward scissorhands, donnie brasco, ed wood. Here are some funny 21 jump street clips from the episode, locd out partners, part 1 i hope you like it. Johnny depp s career as an actor can be divided in three. Oct 21, 2010 as much as the thought of casting someone other than johnny depp as 21 jump street police officer tom hanson seems pretty sacrilegious, well try to go into this one with a positive outlook. Johnny depps 21 jump street role may be more than a simple. Depp, of course, starred in the original tv series the movie reboot was based upon, and had a role in 21 jump street. Oct 12, 2011 sounds like johnny depp s role in the upcoming movie adaptation of 21 jump street isnt a mere cameo. Sounds like johnny depps role in the upcoming movie adaptation of 21 jump street isnt a mere cameo. What you might know 21 jump street as is completely different from the television series that depp performed in. Truth be told, in terms of opening a movie by himself mostly due to his presence, johnny depp is not and never was that kind of movie star.
But the original tv show on which the movie is baseda dramatic police. He moved on to notable roles in edward scissorhands. It is based on the book which showed the mysterious murders of two rappers tupac shakur and notorious b. In 1987, the televised take on the concept helped build the lineup on fledgling fourth broadcast network fox. No, this one does not have channing tatum and jonah hill running around like pretendcops. The series focuses on a squad of youthfullooking undercover police officers investigating crimes in high schools, colleges, and other teenage venues. When depp left the show, it sputtered on for a while, but ultimately died when other regulars left as. Johnny depps nightmare on elm street role explained. Depps major breakout role as tom hanson in 21 jump street almost didnt happen, according to the actor. A few more details are trickling in about jonah hills planned film adaptation of the 21 jump street series that launched johnny depps career.
Depp got his start in the movie a nightmare on elm street, but it was his role in the hit tv show 21 jump street that got the worlds attention. Sure, 21 jump street introduced us to depp on the small screen, but it was his role in a nightmare on elm street that brought him to the silver screen, and he has not looked back since. Johnny depp upcoming movies all new movies in 2020. Johnny depp s character, tom hanson, eats in every scene where he appears. Here is johnny depps first acting role in a nightmare on elm street 1984. Johnny depp s one condition for making his 21 jump street cameo. Depp had shown interest in a role in the movie for a while before writerstar jonah hill and directors phil lord and chris miller brought him on board the project, but it was believed that the former 21 jump street star would only be making a small. In the movie, he plays edward, an artificial man who was constructed with scissors for. There are shades of the 21 jump street movie pilot here, as penhall is the one who hits it off with the preppies, while hanson is considered a dork. Johnny depp says im in for 21 jump street cameo mtv.
Mar 20, 2010 a few more details are trickling in about jonah hills planned film adaptation of the 21 jump street series that launched johnny depps career. Jan 23, 2015 but depps part on the weekly tv series 21 jump street established him as a household name, a heartthrob an image he loathed, and a dependable actor who could explore eventual movie roles. Johnny simmons as billiam willingham, a sagan high student who died due to h. Hit after hit since his debut drama serial 21 jump street, all johnny depp upcoming movies are anticipated as block busters. Johnny depps 10 best movie characters of all time hello. Notes and trivia in 21 jump street episode, hanson was said to be top of his class at the academy. Johnny depp full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The film s poor reception in the united states brought depp s star appeal into question. While the concept was the same, this series began in 1987 and lasted for five seasons.
After a few weeks of playing a younglooking cop who goes undercover at high schools to catch drug dealers, the kentuckyborn actor began to feel that the spying he performed in each episode was immoral. G with just six months gap between the two incidents. Johnny depp biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. Depp played police officer tom hanson, who will more than likely make a small cameo in the movie. Johnny depp biography, movie highlights and photos. While depp s character met an early demise, his acting career continued to thrive as he earned a small role in oliver stone s platoon, playing a vietnamesespeaking private. Mtv news sat down with 22 jump street directors christopher. Johnny depps funny times in 21 jump street duration. The films poor reception in the united states brought depps star appeal into question. Johnny depps career as an actor can be divided in three. Depp would soon land roles in platoon and tv series 21 jump street, launching his career. Oct 12, 2011 according to jake johnson, the star of the new sitcom the new girl who also has a role in 21 jump street, depp s appearance might be more than just a walkon cameo. Depps first major role was in the 1984 horror film a nightmare on elm street.
Johnny depp is urging jonah hill to cast him in the new version of 21 jump street because the hollywood star is eager to appear in the reboot of his 1980s tv series. Ranking johnny depps 20 most popular film roles, from worst. In fact, he is one of the finest actors one can ever quote in the field of entertainment. From 1987 to 1990, depp took over tv screens as officer tom hanson, a younglooking cop who worked at 21 jump street, a special investigation unit known for having their officers go undercover as. As for johnny deep nightmare on elm street was the young actors first movie role. Jump street got him noticed, but he was picky about his starring roles on.
While depps character met an early demise, his acting career continued to thrive as he earned a small role in oliver stones. Jun 09, 2019 edward scissorhands is one of depp s most iconic films to date and the first of many he did with tim burton. Johnny depp is perhaps one of the most versatile actors of his day and age in hollywood. The lessons paid off in 1987, when he replaced actor jeff yagher in the role of undercover cop tommy hanson in the popular canadianfilmed television series 21 jump street. But depps part on the weekly tv series 21 jump street established him as a household name, a heartthrob an image he loathed, and a dependable actor who could explore eventual movie roles. The lessons paid off in 1987, when he landed a role on the television show 21 jump street. Looks like johnny depp is moving back to 21 jump streetthe actor is set to make a cameo in the bigscreen adaptation of his popular 80s tv series. In fact, he is one of the finest actors one can ever quote in the field. Johnny depps 21 jump street role may be more than a.
Mar 27, 2020 what you might know 21 jump street as is completely different from the television series that depp performed in. He did not reprise his original role of officer tom hanson for the movie in theaters march 16. Unforgettable johnny depp roles that made him 1 of hollywood. Who will take over johnny depps role in the 21 jump street. In honor of johnny depps return to form in black mass, weve got his 15 best and worst roles from hunter s. Hill has signed up to star in a new movie version of the show and he recently revealed a cameo role has been written for depp to return to the project that kickstarted his career. Now one of the biggest stars on the planet, depp has become a millionaire a hundred times over on. Just because depps character bit the dust, however, doesnt mean there wasnt talk of bringing him back for a repeat performance. Can you two talk about johnny depps cameo in 21 jump street. Whats also fascinating about watching jump street now is how much it encapsulates these particular years of youth culture. Johnny depps first acting role was as a boyfriend of the lead character, nancy, in a nightmare on elm street in 1984. Male ear piercing is discussed as if its the height of edginess. Johnny depps oddest movie roles hollywood reporter. The movie 21 jump street and its 2014 sequel succeeded due to a witty script and considerable onscreen chemistry between leads channing tatum and jonah hill.
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