Johnny Depp To Play Tommy Lee?

In a recent interview, Tommy Lee stated that he’d like to see a movie made about Motley Crue’s memoirs, and in that movie he’d like Johnny Depp to play his character. And I guess if you had to pick someone to play Tommy Lee, this one actually makes a little since - I can’t think of anyone with a better resemblance.

Johnny Depp

As for who else will take part in the Motley Crue movie, that is still unclear. Tommy Lee says,

“Johnny Depp would be my choice to play me. He’s the best (actor) ever. We’re working on the film, trying to find the right producers and director and all that sort of stuff.”

The film is based on the band’s 2001 book, “The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band”. Thus, the movie will be called “The Dirt”. Sounds about right, considering the book tells us all about the band, their ups and downs, what it was like in the studio and what it was like on tour. That should be some good storytelling, and if the movie goes forward, Johnny Depp would be an excellent choice.

See more photos of Johnny Depp and a video of Motley Crue below.