Johnny Depp Lands Iconic Role in 'Edward Scissorhands'

Johnny Depp opens up about landing his role as Edward Scissorhands in the 1990 fantasy film, revealing that other A-list stars like Tom Hanks, Gary Oldman, and Tom Cruise were considered for the part. Depp initially doubted he would be cast, feeling pigeonholed as a teen idol from "21 Jump Street." Despite his reservations, Depp's emotional connection to the character and the script ultimately led him to accept the role. The collaboration between Depp and director Tim Burton on Edward Scissorhands marked the beginning of a successful partnership.