Wore a Crop Top, Drowned in Blood: Why Johnny Depp’s Leading Role May Terrify You

You’ll be surprised, but Johnny Depp might not have become an actor (yes, and we wouldn’t have had a Jack Sparrow!). In his youth, he was more into music and even formed his own band. But it didn’t bring in any money, and the band soon broke up. And Johnny really needed the money, because he had no more money to rent an apartment. Therefore, he listened when someone advised him to try to earn money from movies. Johnny’s first wife, Laurie Ann Allison, who was his bassist’s sister and worked as a makeup artist, introduced him to Nicolas Cage, who gave him some acting lessons.

As a result, Johnny made his film industry debut in 1984, starring in the film A Nightmare on Elm Street. Depp was 21 and he got the role of Glen, a classmate and love interest of main character Nancy. By the way, Charlie Sheen also claimed the role of Glen, but his agent demanded too high a fee, and the studio refused. And director Wes Craven decided to give the job to an unknown newbie – and he didn’t lose.

On screen, young Depp, with unruly swirls of black hair, looked adorable. Is it possible to look away from Johnny in a sporty crop top and the actor’s toned belly? But the fate of the hero Johnny was terrible – he becomes a victim of Freddy Krueger. This scene is pretty scary, but it looks impressive even by today’s standards. Depp is pulled into the bowels of the bed and the room is filled with a bloody stream.

It freaks you out, doesn’t it?