'Wizard Of Oz' prequel

Anyone here a fan of the classic movie "The Wizard Of Oz" starring Judy Garland as 'Dorothy', along with her pet dog "Toto" and other characters of 'Scarecrow', 'Tin Man', and 'The Cowardly Lion' and also 'Glenda, The Good Witch', 'The Wicked Witch Of The West', and the great 'Oz'? The movie was based on a book.

This movie has been redone various ways, etc., and now there is a movie being done which takes place before the events in "The Wizard Of Oz", and the new movie is to be called, "Oz, The Great And Powerful".

Actor Robert Downey, Jr., ("Ironman"), was to be in the new "Oz" movie but now he has dropped out and they are hoping Johnny Depp may take the role. Sam Rami, who has directed "Spiderman" movies will be directing this new "Oz" movie.

So, who do you think would be the better character of "Oz"..Downey, jr. or Depp ?

Actually, I think they could both be terrific in this role and can't wait to see what they do with this prequel movie.

Comments or Opinions?

I don't recall too much about the Oz character himself. From what I do remember, there was a gentlemanly quality about him, which might fit Downey more. But there was also a bit of a humor to it, with him being the strange old man behind the curtain. That sounds more like a Depp role.

Either actor could do the role justice, if you ask me. It should be an entertaining performance, regardless.