A Man Of Many Hats

Johnny Depp was also on hand at the Disney Showcase in and turned not one rumor into reality but 3.

Here's a clue: As Depp took the stage actor was in a Jack Sparrow costume but wearing The Lone Ranger mask.

First up though he is indeed set to play the Mad Hatter for Tim Burton's 2010 adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland".

Matt Lucas also stars in the re-telling of the Lewis Carroll tale which will combine live-action and motion-capture footage.

Shooting is expected to begin in November for a March 5th 2010 release.

Depp also confirmed he has signed on for both "The Lone Ranger" flick and a fourth "Pirates of the Caribbean " movie.

Ted Elliott &Terry Rossio wrote the film, a new take on the origin of the famed western lawman.

Disney later confirmed to IESB that Depp isn't playing the title character but his trusted indian sidekick Tonto

If Depp weren't busy enough Variety recently reported-he will also re team with Pirates helmer Gore Verbinski to voice the lead character, in the animated Range about a household pet that goes on an adventure to discover its true self.

John Logan penned the script from an idea by Verbinski