INTERVIEW - Gore Verbinski on why he chose to make

The speaker discusses their choice to work on 'The Lone Ranger' after the success of 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. They were intrigued by the dynamic between apprentice and master, aiming to tell an origin story with a twist. The focus was on making Tonto a significant character, akin to a two-hander role. The project also offered a chance to explore a character similar to Sancho Ponzo from 'Don Quixote', providing a fresh take on Tonto.

What was the main reason for selecting 'The Lone Ranger' as the next film project?

• To continue the success of 'Pirates of the Caribbean'

• To explore a new genre

• To delve into the apprentice-master relationship

• To focus on a historical narrative

How does the speaker describe the approach to the origin story in 'The Lone Ranger'?

• As a perversion of the typical story

• As a historical recount

• As a traditional narrative

• As a focus on the master

What was the speaker's intention in making Tonto more relevant in the film?

• To make it a solo film

• To ignore the apprentice

• To create a two-hander dynamic

• To focus solely on the master

What unfinished role of Johnny Depp is mentioned as a parallel to Tonto's character?

• The Mad Hatter in 'Alice in Wonderland'

• Willy Wonka in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

• Jack Sparrow in 'Pirates of the Caribbean'

• Sancho Panza in 'Don Quixote'

What opportunity did the speaker see in the character of Tonto?

• To keep him as a sidekick

• To portray him as a villain

• To have fun and explore his character

• To make him the main character