The upcoming film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp as the relentless demon barber of the title, will begin filming in February of 2007.
Broadway World.com
According to the Hollywood Reporter, DreamWorks Studios has announced that filming will take place at London’s Pinewood Studios beginning on February 5th.
Besides Depp, no other casting has been announced (although Jim Broadbent has been rumored for the role of Judge Turpin).
A late 2007 release is planned.
