Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

The people on this list can play whatever role, whenever.

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

But why is the rum gone?

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Things couldn’t be going more poorly for the fading superstar.

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

What to make of the controversy Johnny Depp has brought to the wizarding world.

Jesse Sisler, DePaul University

Examining the arc of antagonistic coevolution in Depp’s career by peering through the looking glass.

Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at Reno and Guest Contributor

‘Black Mass’ reminds audiences that Johnny Depp can act.