Johnny Depp to play rock star in new movie?

London, July 8 (ANI): Johnny Depp has finally landed a long awaited role of a rock star in a new movie.he actor is all set to play out his rock 'n' roll dream on the big screen after reportedly landing the lead role in upcoming film Sonny Boy.

According to The Sun, the movie tells the story of a rocker who scores a hit with an old song and embarks on a mission to find the track's original writer, reports The Daily Star.

Depp's tryst with music began when he left school, playing with several rock groups before turning his attention to acting.

The Hollywood star played with band Babybird on their recent album and reportedly entering negotiations to launch his own record label. (ANI)