It’s official, Disney is moving forward with The Lone Ranger and has set a May 31, 2013 release date.
Disney halted production on the movie over budget concerns but has decided to move forward with the project on a smaller budget. Originally budgeted at $250 million, The Lone Ranger has been cut down to $215 million, which includes a reduced pay check for the movie’s star, Johnny Depp.
It’s also being reported that the filmmakers will sacrifice their back-end participation if the film comes in over budget, a major incentive to stay within budget.
Today producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed the news, tweeting, “#THELONERANGER….and Tonto…will ride again. Excited for another adventure with Johnny Depp and Gore Verbinski. Hi-Yo Silver, Away”.
The movie had already started building sets in rural New Mexico over the summer and will likely continue construction in the next few weeks.
Filming was suppose to start last month, but it looks like they are now shooting for a February 2012 start date.
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I am a local in Silver City,NM. I understand the film may be shot just outside Silver City. Is there going to be a need for extras?
If so, would the auditions be before the end of this year or in the spring of next year?
Thank you, Paul
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Please help me!!! I’m Johnny Depp’s biggest fan and I’m about to cry. When people say The Lone Ranger is back in production do they mean it has already been filmed or does it mean they still need to make the movie? Also what town in New Mexico is the lone ranger going to be filmed in? I really want to meet johnny depp. When and where is it going to be shot at? please help I will love you forever if you do!!!
It means the movie is back to “being shot” so, it is is not complete yet, but rather is filming starting in Feb in NM.