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Johnny Depp lands Dr. Seuss biopic

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Johnny Depp lands Dr. Seuss biopic
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The Pirates of the Caribbean star has signed on to develop the live-act...

Johnny Depp is set to produce a biopic about the beloved children's author Dr. Seuss.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star has signed on to develop the live-action film with executives from Illumination Entertainment and Infinitum Nihil, with the possibility of starring as the classic writer himself.

Keith Bunin, known for his work on TV drama In Treatment, has been commissioned to write the screenplay, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Dr. Seuss, real name Theodor Geisel, is most famous for crafting political cartoons and penning books such as The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

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He lost his battle with throat cancer in 1991.

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