Richards To Play Depp's Father

Hollywood hunk Johnny Depp's wish has been granted - Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is set to play his father in Pirates Of The Caribbean: TREASURES OF THE LOST ABYSS.

Depp has admitted that he based his character CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW on the ageing rocker when he shot the 2003 hit PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL, and now the stars are reportedly set to team up on screen.

Earlier this year (04), Depp was alleged to have expressed an interest in Richards playing his father.

The sequel is set to begin filming in February (05), with director GORE VERBINSKI taking the helm again.