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Jun 24th 2013, 16:51

Johnny Depp has played some noteworthy roles over the past few decades. We've seen him as the swashbuckling Jack Sparrow, the lovesick Edward who had scissors for hands, and the mad hatter sipping tea in Wonderland. For his recent turn in "The Lone Ranger," Depp helped develop the look that might be his most memorable yet.

Although fans of the original TV show might think of Tonto as more of a sidekick, Depp doesn't see his character that way. He chose the role, he told Entertainment Weekly, because he wanted to "[mess] around with the stereotype of the American Indian that has been laid out through history, or the history of cinema at the very least."

Taking a page out of Brad Pitt's book, Depp surprised the members of the Comanche Nation in Oklahoma this past weekend at the film's first screening. Depp wanted to surprise them to pay homage to his character's heritage, saying he was "proud" to show the film to the Comanche people before it hits theaters next week. Depp even brought LaDonna Harris, the president of Americans for Indian Opportunity, as his guest to the premiere.

Photo: Johnny Depp and his lovely date, LaDonna Harris. (Entertainment Wise)

Will you go see Depp in "The Lone Ranger" when it's released on July 3? If Depp's involvement in the film has inspired you to learn more about issues facing Native Americans, check out the action widget below for how you can take action.

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