Johnny Depp
Many stars and famous film makers have mentioned Dark Shadows as one of their favorite shows and influences, and the legend of Collinwood is frequently alluded to in many film, television and music projects, but none have been as upfront about it and willing to act on it as Johnny Depp.
"I was glued to it," he says of watching Dark Shadows as a child.
For years now, he's presented an interest in playing Barnabas Collins. Now it looks like he'll finally get his chance.
When Dark Shadows is completed, it will be one of the first (if not THE first) project done with his own production company.