Johnny Depp is linking up with favorite producer Tim Burton once again, this time for a remake of the 1960’s cult classic Dark Shadows. The movie revolves around a 175 year old vampire named Barnabas Collins who yearns for a long lost love.

No doubt Depp will play the part with ease and dark charm. And if you don’t believe it, check out this Depp quote: “I was obsessed with Barnabas Collins. I have photographs of me holding Barnabas Collins posters when I was five or six.” Okay, okay, we believe you.

Depp and Burton definitely have movie magic chemistry when working together. Their last pairing came for the Sweeney Todd movie, but perhaps their best work together was over 15 years ago, in the classic Edward Scissorhands. Burton and Depp also recently wrapped up filming for their latest movie Alice in Wonderland.

The biggest question is whether Depp will play the Riddler in the upcoming Batman. After Ledger upped the ante up so much for his stirring role as the Joker, many have turned to Depp as the likely successor to play Batman’s next foe. Although it seems that Depp may shun this sort of attention and opportunity, as he prefers to carve out his own particular movie niche, a la Pirates of the Carribean.