Tim Burton - Alice in Wonderland

**Marius Kundler** · 4th August 2008, 05:16 PM

Now as the first casting rumors started, I thought we should discuss, too.

Do you think Chris will get a role ? And which character should he play ?

Mia Wasikowska - "Alice"
Johnny Depp - “The Mad Hatter”

**Josh Dorsheimer** · 5th August 2008, 04:13 AM

Oooh....goody! I started a thread like this awhile back! (Great minds think alike I guess ^_^)

I think he would make a great Caterpillar...but I REALLY would love to see him play The Mock Turtle or The Gryphon (so he has a chance to sing :) )

And btw...I DEF. think Tim will cast him. They have become quite close (Mr. Lee just recoreded an audio reading of one of his poems for the NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS DVD release). Plus...after what happened to his role is SWEENEY TODD...

**Steve Thompson** · 5th August 2008, 11:34 PM

Exciting isn't it!
I do hope he gets a part. As you say Josh, the Gryphon would be a good role for Mr Lee.

**Nicholas Morrell** · 6th August 2008, 08:13 AM

I would like to see him as the Mad Hatter, to show off his humorous side..

**Don Boycik** · 16th August 2008, 07:46 AM

is this going to be another animation film or a standard film? i thought i heard it was going to be another animation style film like 'the night before x-mas" & 'the corpse bride" which i both LOVED! when i saw them.

**Josh Dorsheimer** · 10th September 2008, 06:50 PM

Well, there have been a few more casting announcements on Tim Burton's latest project!

Alice- Mia Wasikowska (Article)

The Mad Hatter- Johnny Depp (Article)

Tweedledee/Tweedledum- Matt Lucas (Article)

Gahh!!! This is getting sooo suspensful! I want to know who's playing my favorite characters! I am almost certain Helena will get a role (she's wonderful), but I'd like to know which one.

And has anyone heard anything else about this film? I know I'm pathetic, but I'd love for Mr. Burton to find something for Mr. Lee in this film. There are sooo many characters!

**David Clayton** · 12th September 2008, 04:55 AM

If he's smart, Tim will get Mr. Lee a part.

**Kaitlin Wright** · 12th September 2008, 02:38 PM

I think he would be great as the gryphon and to be given an opportunity to sing would be wonderful. Mr Lee has a greaat voice and more of us should have the opportunity to share it.

**Josh Dorsheimer** · 15th September 2008, 11:48 PM

Btw, Don B, the film starts out live action, but when "ALICE" falls down the rabbit hole, the movie becomes "motion capture".

So, if Mr. Lee does indeed voice someone, he will not only be voicing, but his face and movements will be digitally recorded and added to the animated character.

This same technique was used in the recent film "Beowulf", as well as "The Polar Express".

Fascinating stuff...and I bet'd be quite an experience as an actor.

**Josh Dorsheimer** · 24th September 2008, 10:12 PM

Looks like Helena Bonham Carter has been cast in the movie too! Exciting!

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Juan Aneiros · 1st October 2008, 07:54 AM

Mr. Lee will be in this movie but confidentiality agreements prevent me from disclosing his character. I guess we will have to all wait for an official announcement from Disney but I think you all know what the character will be anyway.

**Matt Gemmell** · 1st October 2008, 09:59 AM

Great news Juan but the guessing game will go one until the character is confirmed.

**Steve Thompson** · 1st October 2008, 10:26 AM

TERRIFIC news!
I look forward to the release. Very exciting. With Johnny Depp in a major role also, this should be well worth waiting for.

**Stuart Ball** · 1st October 2008, 11:33 AM

This is very good news indeed! It's going to be exciting waiting for confirmation on which character Mr Lee will be playing.

**Kaitlin Wright** · 1st October 2008, 05:21 PM

Fantastic yet another opporturnity to see our guy in action. Yeah