Depp tapped to voice Sherlock Gnomes

Hollywood star Johnny Depp is going to be a recognizable voice in Gnomeo and Juliet: Sherlock Gnomes.

The 52-year-old Black Mass star has taken the role of the titular character in the Paramount animated film, reported Ace Showbiz.

Sherlock Gnomes is the follow-up to 2011 animated movie Gnomeo and Juliet which starred James McAvoy and Emily Blunt.

The first movie earned $200 million worldwide and gathered solid reviews, prompting Paramount to launch a sequel plan.

“Kung Fu Panda” helmer John Stevenson is directing the film from Ben Zazove’s script. Elton John and David Furnish will work together with Steve Hamilton-Shaw and Carolyn Soper to produce the film.