Michael Jackson Film - Johnny Depp installed to play King of Pop Visit Paddy Power Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 16 Nov 2011 Tweet Related Articles See all Movies news Share it Pin It Paddy Power has installed Johnny Depp as their 4/1 favourite to play King of Pop Michael Jackson in a movie about his life. The bookie opened betting on the back of news that movie maker Ivan Reitman, who directed ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Up In The Air’ producer Tom Pollock are currently in discussions about creating a Hollywood blockbuster detailing the tragic singers life. Other big names who could step into the legendary singers’ shoes include High School Musical star Zac Efron at 9/2, Usher at 6/1, Will Smith at 8/1 and Justin Timberlake at 12/1.And Paddy Power are also taking bets on what colour the chosen actor will be. In the latter stages of his life Jackson appeared more white than black which could persuade movie bosses to opt for a Caucasian man to play Michael. The odds on a white actor being cast in the role are 8/11 while it’s Even money that a black actor will play the part. Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “It’s going to be one mammoth task trying to get someone good enough at acting and dancing to fill Michael Jackson’s moon-walking shoes but when it comes to the race we’re betting it don’t matter if he’s black or white!”Who will play Michael Jackson in a biopic? 4/1 Johnny Depp 9/2 Zac Efron 6/1 Usher 6/1 Jaden Smith 8/1 Will Smith 8/1 Jamie Foxx10/1 Andre 300012/1 Justin Timberlake12/1 Randy Jackson16/1 Crispin Glover16/1 Chris Brown20/1 Chris Tucker20/1 Jared Leto20/1 Adrian Grenier25/1 Derek Hough40/1 Justin Bieber40/1 Denzel Washington40/1 Will.I.Am40/1 Eddie Murphy50/1 Kenny Wormald50/1 Pharell Williams80/1 Kevin Bacon100/1 Channing Tatum100/1 Keanu ReevesWill the chosen actor be black or white?8/11 White Evs Black Read our Paddy Power review Get your £250 free bet at Paddypower Like Like Post to wall 226 Reads All Entertainment News Recent Entertainment Articles Cannes Film Festival Betting – Nicola Kidman fancied for Best Actress22 May 2012Sportsbet.com.au fancy Nicole Kidman’s chances of leaving the Cannes Film Festival with the Best Ac Palme D'Or 2012 betting - Amour (Love) hot favourite20 May 2012Michael Henke's film Amour (Love) is the 3/1 favourite to win the 2012 Palme D'Or in Cannes. The Avengers set to break Box Office records07 May 2012The Avengers smashed US opening weekend box office records and it is 5/1 to become the highest gros Next James Bond Betting - Daniel Craig 4/1 to carry on after Skyfall27 Apr 2012William Hill are betting on the future of the James Bond franchise, with the latest film ‘Skyfall’ The Hobbit Tipped To Be Highest Grossing Film25 Apr 2012With summer blockbuster season set to kick off in the first week in May with the release of ‘The Av Titanic 3D set to break box office records28 Mar 2012Paddy Power are offering odds of 7/4 that Titanic will reclaim its spot as the biggest grossing fil More Stories Recent Articles Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Betting – Sweden favourite for glory25 May 2012It is that time of year again in the world of music... it is Eurovision Song Contest this weekend! Aviva Premiership Grand Final Special Offer at Betfred25 May 2012Betfred have confirmed a double price payout promotion for Saturday’s Aviva Premiership Grand Final. USA v Scotland Tips Preview25 May 2012Scotland sign off for the summer with an international friendly in the United States on Saturday. Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing More Stories Tags Michael Jackson Film, Michael Jackson Movie
