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Actor Johnny Depp, who will play Tonto in the upcoming film version of The Lone Ranger, has been adopted by the Comanche Nation.
The character of Tonto, in this latest telling of the story, is said to be Comanche—a bit of information that LaDonna Harris, an esteemed Comanche who is president and founder of Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO), found very interesting. “Johnny is reprising the historic role of Tonto, and it seemed like a natural fit to officially welcome him into our Comanche family,” Harris said, according to a release. “I reached out, and Johnny was very receptive to the idea. He seemed proud to receive the invitation, and we were honored that he so enthusiastically agreed.”
The traditional ceremony took place on May 16 at Harris’s home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Comanche Nation Chairman Johnny Wauqua was on hand, as were AIO’s staff and close family members. At the end of the ceremony, in accordance with tradition, Depp gave gifts to the attendees as a sign of gratitude.
“Welcoming Johnny into the family in the traditional way was so fitting,” Harris said. “He’s a very thoughtful human being, and throughout his life and career, he has exhibited traits that are aligned with the values and worldview that Indigenous peoples share.”
The Lone Ranger, which is currently filming, is being directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and is set for a May 31, 2013 release. The Depp-Verbinski-Bruckheimer team previously collaborated on three films in the Pirates of the Caribbean series.
From left: Honorable Johnny Wauqua, Comanche Nation Chairman; LaDonna Harris, President of Americans for Indian Opportunity; and actor Johnny Depp. Photo by Celli Crawford
Me and Johnny Depp need to make Native babies now =D like right now.
hands and faces
What can I say,
I would have gone another way
Cause that isn’t me.
I was born to fade away.
It’s nothing you did, just something I felt as a kid.
And now I can’t feel
I can’t feel anything at all.
It’s nothing at all,
I feel nothing at all
My hair.
I’m kinda over my highlights. They’ve grown way out and I dont want anymore bleach in my hair then there already is. With that being said I’m probably going to dye it black tonight. Not blue/black how I usually do it. Just natural black. I miss my black hair. Highlights look nice and professional but I think black hair is classy. What do you think?
