Depp claims Dillinger was watching over him

Johnny Depp’s “Public Enemies” has the actor portraying notorious bank robber John Dillinger and Depp claims the gangster was watching over him while he was filming his scenes.

“It was magical to be able to literally walk in the same steps that he took. You could almost feel him. I did feel him, not to be spooky or anything, but there were moments when I felt his presence. There were moments when I felt a certain level of approval from the guy,” he told BANG Showbiz.

“To be able to fire my Thompson gun out of the very window Dillinger was firing his Thompson out of during the gun battle at Little Bohemia – you can’t put a price on that.”

Depp is looking for a new role, however. Less hunky male lead and more elderly female performer.

“I would like to play Carol Channing next. I do like Carol Channing, I really do,” Depp said.

He laughingly explained: “In the digital age you can do anything. I could even play a 12-year-old girl at this point.”