Johnny Depp a director away from filming Rex Mundi

Way back in the year 2006, Johnny Depp bought up the rights to the Dark Horse comic Rex Mundi, which takes place in an alternate universe set in the 1930s where Martin Luther was assassinated before instigating the reformation. MTV is now reporting that the project is finally getting closer to completion, with its screenwriter Jim Uhls (Fight Club) about to turn in a second draft. The main thing still in the air is who will be directing the feature.

“The second draft is now coming in from Jim,” said publisher Barry Levine, “and Warner Bros. is pretty excited about it. They came up with a couple of names for directors, so now we just need Johnny to look at the list. It all begins and ends with Johnny. He’s got to be happy with the script, and he gave his notes, so we’ll see what happens next.” Although there is substantial work to be done, it sounds like the project could see its way to production by the end of the year, especially since Depp shouldn't have too much trouble finding a director if he decides to give either of his friends Tim Burton or Terry Gilliam a call.

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