8 Actors Who Were Considered To Play Edward Scissorhands

Although the role ultimately went to Johnny Depp, there were several other popular actors once in the running to play the title character Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands. The story follows a young boy with scissors for hands, who struggles to adapt to life after his inventor’s death. After finding himself blamed for a crime that he didn’t commit, Edward is forced to prove his innocence while chasing after the woman that he loves. It’s a powerful story of friendship and romance that cemented Burton as one of his generation’s most distinct voices in cinema.