Rob Marshall Signs on to Direct Johnny Depp’s ‘Thin Man’ Remake

Marshall directed Depp in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”

Rob Marshall is on board to direct the Warner Bros. remake of the comedy-crime movie "The Thin Man," starring Johnny Depp, they confirmed Monday.

Marshall directed Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," which hits theaters May 20. He will also produce, along with John DeLuca. 

Depp gets the part of Nick Charles, a former detective who, with his wealthy wife, Nora, solves a murder mystery.

The part of Nora hasn't been cast, but is sure to be sought-after.

William Powell played Nick in the 1934 original, and Myrna Loy played Nora.

Marshall and DeLuca will produce through their Lucamar Productions. The

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