MUMBAI: Johnny Depp has shown his interest in starring in Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister‘s sci-fi directorial debut.
The 49-year-old actor is likely to play the lead in Pfister‘s film about a man who gets sucked into a malevolent, self-aware computer, it is understood. "I‘m thrilled, and feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Johnny. He is a creative and intelligent artist who I feel will bring great depth to the character and the overall narrative," Pfister observed.
Depp, on the other hand, is reportedly waiting to see a final draft of writer Jack Paglen‘s script before fully committing.
Pfister is currently considering casting the likes of Noomi Rapace, Tobey Maguire, Christoph Waltz and James McAvoy for other roles in the Warner Bros film.
Pfister, who won an Oscar for his work in Inception, is Christopher Nolan‘s long-time cinematography partner and has made no secret of his desire to step behind the camera as director.
His collaboration with Nolan has spanned seven films, beginning in 1999 with Memento.