Disney is not only in process of casting a lead for The Lone Ranger, they’re also seeking out the perfect location.
So far, Johnny Depp has been cast as the Lone Ranger’s sidekick Tonto, though he doesn’t really plan on just being the sidekick. “I remember watching it as a kid…and going, ‘Why is the f– Lone Ranger always telling Tonto what to do? I liked Tonto, even at that tender age, and knew that Tonto was getting the unpleasant end of the stick here. That’s stuck with me.”
And rumor has it Armie Hammer is currently being eyed to play the Ranger himself, while New Mexico is leading the pack as a possible location.
The film industry in Albuquerque is apparently abuzz with news that the Lone Ranger will be shot there, but its still unclear if the whole movie will be filmed in New Mexico, or just a small portion. Apparently Disney isn’t sure if they want to use Albuquerque Studios for the majority of principal photography.
Stay tuned for more on this The Lone Ranger or, if you have any scoop about the movie, let us know at olv@onlocationvacations.com!
[Sources: OneHeadLightInk, DisFan, CNN]
Maybe they are thinking twice since Albuquerque Studios is in bankruptcy and hasnt even paid it’s taxes. Wouldn’t be good to have the electric company turn them off mid shoot.
that’s a great trivia from JD being the sidekick of your dream role is great enough for somebody who is already on the top of his career like Depp
How does one register as an extra for the new Lone Ranger in preproduction with Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer? I moved to NM for the Wyatt Earp movie (Kevin Costner) for 2!/2 months in 1992 and would plan to do the same if booked on LR. Thank you.
Hello, I’m also looking for information on becoming an extra. If you here about anything I would really appreciate any leads. Thanks.
go back to our homepage, there is an article about extras casting on our homepage just posted
Thank you!
HEY THERE…ITS SO NICE TO KNOW THAT JOHNNY DEPP IS ACTUALLY IN MY HOMETOWN (CHINLE AZ) THERE ARE TAKING A COUPLE SHOTS IN THE BEAUTIFUL CANYON DE CHELLY…
They’re going to Utah:
https://joemoconnell.blogspot.com/2011/06/lone-ranger-now-looking-to-utah-shoot.html
Heard from a friend who lives there that Depp was in Marfa, TX recently on a location scout.
A vendor to the industry told me today he is delivering services to a LR location in New Mexico this week.
Silver city,NM
July 26th.PM
Film crew dining at local restaurant while discussing set building in area.
location filming in Tucson,az is the only place that make sense~ gotta have cactus and the origianl back drop for most all western and early tv series. local 485 IATSE is the best crew and it comes with volunteer massage therapist!! my ol’man richard calling eagle (srgt of arms local 485 member) better known as metagon richard on the res. will bring more indians and personally invites johnny depp to a native american church meeting if you are truly interested.
Excuse me? “Tucson is the only place that makes sense?” Tucson is cool, yes, Except in summer, but have you not read your History books in school? Remember Billy the Kid? Geronimo? Cochise. And we don’t have to live in the past with “…early TV series”. Today’s viewers are much more aware and hopefully educated.
I will comment however that Hollywood dropped the ball in Depp’s performance in Dillinger when the Congress Hotel was not used and was very poorly portrayed by a lame Hollywood prop, which included a stupid saguaro cactus. They need better Technial advisers.
Ps,
Prop crew dines again in local rest. last week…
The word this morning is the construction on the building site has been delayed until the director and Disney films have worked out some differences. The trains are still in production in Albuquerque. As far as I know the casting for extras will still continue on Sunday 8/21 at the Student Municipal Building at WNMU.
I was wrong. Casting calls have been cancelled by Elizabeth Gabel Casting.
Almeria Spain… where all the Spaghetti Westerns were made….Much Cheaper,,,,
They’re back! The construction crew started back in Grant County south of Hurley. The work shop in up and the porta potties are in.
thanks Penny!! excited to hear more!
Great to hear! Please let know if you hear of any open calls for extras.
Hey..Is this Penny from Faywood? Let me know if you find anything out! was so disappointed that the sunnews said they would be filming it in shiprock NM. SOOO…seeing your post was a treat! I hope they do it here! ++ahhh…Johnny! <3
Just found out yesterday that Depp is here in Alpine, near Marfa Tx…he was in Terlingua this summer. They may not be shooting entirely here, but apparently he’s back in this area none the less.
interesting! did you hear how how long he would be around or anything?
Does Tanto need a younger brother? Look up Queztal Romero on Model Mayhem. Young handsome, he’s sometimes tonto not Tanto. He almost played opposite Dennis Hopper on his last role as his daugher’s murderer. One producer wanted him, the other did not, back and forth they sent him. Quetzal ran out of gas going then returning 3 times all in one morning, the producer who wanted him picked him in his personal vehicle took him back to the studio but alas 🙁 bummer the OTHER proder won out. But Queztal is handsome rugged looking can look fierce but has a sense of humer to boot! –Johnny lil’ bro ??
Today he was in gallup, New mexico. Heard a rumor they are filming in shiprock new mexico, chinle arizona and monument valley utah
Matt’s probably right, I heard, second hand from an inside source that there was to be a casting call in Shiprock, NM. This also makes sense as there’s an excellent Indian population ti select from in the four corners area.
Everybody take a deep breath and relax.
Lazer its native americans not indian….and yes he was spotted in chinle,az and gallup, nm alot of sitings i heard
Indian is not a derogatory term. Just ask AIM. If you want to get technical, America wasn’t around for “native americans’ to be native to. This PC moniker has always baffled me. Peace
heard a rumor they are doing studio work in L.A too, screen tests, special effects tests, etc
IS there still casting calls for extras??
i love you jonny