Depp to Direct Keith Richards Documentary

Johnny Depp is known for his fantastic portrayals of some very unusual, colorful characters like Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, and Willy Wonka, but he isn't exactly known for his work behind the camera. It looks as though he's looking to retry his hand at the director's chair, this time a documentary on Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards.

According to The Playlist, Depp told the European media, "Already next week I'll start working on a Keith Richards documentary. While I'm in Drvengrad, my editor is already working on kilometers of archive footage and footage of his concerts. I'm very touched that Keith agreed to show up in front of my cameras."

Richards was Depp's inspiration for his portrayal of the pirate Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Richards returned the sentiments by playing Sparrow's father in the third film.

Depp's first directorial effort was The Brave, starring the late Marlon Brando and himself. It premiered at the Cannes and Toronto International film festivals in 1997, but was so poorly received that it wasn't given a wide release outside the UK. Curious fans can check it out in its entirety, however, on YouTube.

Depp admits that it's not his best work.

"Now that I'm wiser, and that enough time has passed, I can experience directing again."

And if it doesn't turn out, it's okay, dude. You'll always have your day job!