Johnny Depp unleashes his inner monster in Ridley Scott’s ‘Hyde’ graphic novel series; calls role ‘madness and magic’ – WATCH |
Hollywood star Johnny Depp is set to sink his teeth into another iconic role – Mr Hyde. The actor is set to bring to life one of literature’s most iconic villains through the upcoming graphic novel series titled ‘Hyde’. The series, co-produced with legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott and Mechanical Cake, the project, based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, is scheduled for release on Halloween 2025.
Dream Role
The project reportedly aims to offer a darker, more psychologically complex take on the the famed saga. The first clip of the series was dropped online featring Depp’s likeness in film and illustrated formats. The video was posted online by Depp, who also penned a heartfelt caption that read, “When I was a boy, I carried a little leather book of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde in my back pocket everywhere I went.”He went on to add, “To step into the world of Robert Louis Stevenson, to be welcomed into Ridley Scott’s vision… and to explore this character — it’s madness and magic.”
Plot
According to Variety, the series will reimagine the classic tale, in which Mr. Hyde has fully overtaken Dr. Jekyll and lives underground in Victorian London, experimenting with a dark serum capable of transforming others into versions of himself.
Depp and Scott React
In a statement to Variety, Depp described the opportunity as deeply personal rather than purely professional, adding, “To build within the world of Robert Louis Stevenson’s masterful characters… and inexplicably having the opportunity to explore — it’s surprising to me. And hopefully, surprising him. It’s insane and beautiful to receive that trust from Ridley.”Director Scott also expressed strong support for the concept, stating that upon viewing an early pitch and poster mock-up, Scott responded with, “It’s a no-brainer.”With ‘Hyde’, Depp marks his return to the horror genre after taking on the role of Sweeney Todd in Tim Burton‘s 2007 film.
