The Making Of "SWEENEY TODD" Behind The Scenes

[@DarkxAngelxHeart]

The fact that this is Johnny and Helena's first singing role is INCREDIBLE

[@gefbrille]

didn't he sing at "Cry Baby"?

[@mikaelastefkova]

​@@gefbrille It wasn't him singing^^ James Intvel sang instead of Johnny, but didn't appear in credits as an actor ✨ You can hear it's a different voice, even tho they sometimes sound a bit similar 🍀

[@Askmolnet]

Helena had sung before back in 2005; playing Emily in Corpse Bride

[@hamlet4245]

And yet... they didn't sing... sigh.. good Tim Burton film.. horrible version of the play though.. Watch the Angela Lansbury version.

[@WickedChild97]

@@hamlet4245 Did we watch the same video? The ENTIRE video that -I- watched was practically dedicated to explaining the lengths they went to to make sure all the actors could use their own singing voices. Like that was literally like half this whole video.

[@joshlangland8620]

Helena was so lovely in this film. She’s one of the best.

[@dianatigrenoir]

Yes. I love helena too😍

[@Sindollx666x]

I love the way they dressed her in this film. Seriously looks like she raided parts of my wardrobe throughout the film. 😊

[@MTMori]

Her and Johnny both!

[@aspiringjoker2883]

​@@MTMorione of my favorite duos in history. Up there with Stewart and McKellan, complimenting eachother so perfectly on set and in performance.

[@kirstijohnson8555]

she as mrs. lovett was my lesbian awakening

[@alishatjuh]

Helena’s voice is so so beautiful. The final scene where you hear the echo when she sings “not while I’m around.” Is so beautiful. And Johnny’s voice is just perfect for his role

[@TheMoosanity]

I would actually like to hear him sing it now that he is a more seasoned singer. I’m also just spoiled from hearing Len Cariou’s 1979 version of Epiphany and I love the grit and agony he channels. I think Johnny can bring even more of a punch now that he is a more seasoned singer. He can do that for sure. He has it.

[@camogrrl]

@@TheMoosanitywishful thinking

[@Sindollx666x]

​@@TheMoosanity agreed, I think it would be wonderful to hear the differences. Especially the difference strength & confidence can bring to one's singing voice once you find it. I know I went through a similar journey discovering my own singing voice. Now I enjoy recording vocal covers of all kinds of songs I ❤.

[@MatildaAtrill]

OMG I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME !!

[@leeleevu]

RIP Alan Rickman, you are a LEGEND

[@Sindollx666x]

​@Katalin Alexa I didn't even know he released one! Thank you!!!!

[@bellaknightR597]

​@Sindollx666x neither did I, I'm gonna check it out

[@SusanQ83642]

Johnny is in a band called, "Hollywood Vampires," so he does have musical background, and a great voice! The one who surprised me was Alan Rickman. He has always been the villian in movies, but he can sing? WOW!! Helena did an amazing job, as well! This is my favorite musical!!

[@Velocirascal]

You should watch Sense and Sensibility, he's not a villain in that one

[@powerpuff_avenger]

Alan Rickman *could* sing unfortunately. ¡Always¡

[@MrSuperSonic]

was in a band

[@aloysfudanshi]

@@MrSuperSonic still is

[@erisusus]

Hollywood vampires was actually formed in 2012, 5 years after this movie was released

[@SavannahRoseDI]

It's never a Tim Burton movie to me unless it has Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham carter in it :)

[@IDontReadRepliesToComments]

Well that's closed minded

[@caitlinthompson7540]

You must be young.

[@jenniferthompson6487]

Not true his best movie I think is mars attacks and both Johnny and Helena are not in it.

[@kellikuhn2264]

I’m with ya…and I’m not young

[@Sindollx666x]

​@TinyGoblin I ❤❤❤ your username, also my first cat I adopted in 1998, she was all black and I named her Goblin. I got her 3 days before Halloween, and I was re-obssessing over the film Labyrinth, which has always been a favorite of mine, but I was falling in love with it now as a 17/18 year old. I knew my kitty had to have something spooky, and Goblin was PERFECT. I'm sure it must've been hilarious to people watching me/ or hearing me shouting for her to come back inside- after the sun begun setting, after she'd been out playing during the day, "GOOOBBBLIIIINNNNN!" Hahahaha I must've looked like such a psycho! Your picture is perfect too. You've brought joy to me & my day!!! Thank You! ❤❤❤

[@Helen-ch1gb]

That small moment with Tim saying "what you're doing is better than you think" was so sweet

[@paulaplantita8458]

I could listen to Helena talk and sing all day. Quick-witted, eloquent, charming.

[@taraevans1108]

I LOVE that some little girls wanted to be Cinderella... while Helena wanted to be... Mrs. Lovett!

[@lexaniramos7185]

I love Johnny’s singing ✨

[@WinryRockbellElric]

the rasp, the growl, the ROAR he had in his natural speaking voice, especially as Capt. Jack Sparrow--- it's only something a singer can do. He speaks well--extraordinarily well, and I've noticed that anyone who can do a proper growl tends to have quite a nice singing talent. it makes sense that he can sing, considering he'd done voice work many times. i bet he at least sang casually for his own enjoyment, before this film. such a huge fan of that growl. it's super cool, and uniquely his own. if you listen for it in his other characters, that growl can't help but pop out and let us know "oh, johnny depp's still in there" XD they all had to have worked super hard, but like. that's the magic of editing. makes it look effortless.

[@Sindollx666x]

He may have sang along to songs before this, but I doubt he explored his true singing capabilities. I think until you're in a position where you have to, is the main way people who once thought they had no ability to sing learn that they can. I had a similar situation learning my own singing voice.

[@sonjajost7932]

I adore Johnny Depp in this role, love his singing 💖

[@mariesoleilbourgault3263]

The way johnny looks at the razors in My Friends, is the same way Ms.lovett looks at sweeney. It's just so smart, the acting the singing everything really. My favorite musical.

[@4eyesinthecorner399]

While watching the film, I never would have thought that this was a lot of the main actors’ first musical and even first time singing. They were all so good and added an extra touch of emotion and rawness that you don’t usually get with classically trained musical singers.

[@peskycritter79]

Yes! I love it when the characters in musicals sound like real people and not perfect singers!

[@isabelleoh-criner6697]

well, a good classically trained singer should be able to both sing properly and imbue their performances with emotions, but i get your point!

[@tattooedandy93]

Johnny Depp had this rock star quality to his voice and it was a marvelous thing to listen to. His performance in My Friends is just perfect. Helena Bonham Carter isn't a great singer but she did give it a try. You can hear it in her voice and the breaths that she's taking to sing especially with By The Sea. Like I said she gave it a good try. She has the same gothic qualities that Depp has, like she is his counterpart. They work really well with each other. This film is prob one of the best Burton, Depp and Carter collaborations.

[@crackshipsarelife]

Helena was also pregnant during that time

[@Alisaazhar]

@@crackshipsarelife oh wow she's amazing

[@camogrrl]

Perfect? Ha! That’s non singing - it’s awful. Like pierce In Mama Mia it’s all about looks

[@XxBlueEyedxX]

You are right, she is definitely not the best singer out there (at least not for those high notes) BUT I think that makes her even more fitting for the role. I have seen professional recordings of this musical. The Mrs Lovetts had a hard time pretending what comes naturally to Helena: Sounding dirty, and creepy, like a woman who is at the bottom of their life and has seen things. Helena's Mrs Lovett isn't "pleasant" to listen to, but she gives you the spine chills that put the HORROR in "horror musical". She isn't too bad of a singer either, but she is not like "an aristocrat trying to sound like a peasant" and more like "a peasant trying to sound like she is well-mannered, while she is not". Helena is perfect for roles like these

[@StanCat4]

@@camogrrl Pierce Brosnan stood out in a strange way in that film; not a good / realistic fit.

[@WinryRockbellElric]

singers who study for years and years: *struggling and working as hard as possible* johnny, basically: "huh. never sang before. guess i'll give it a go." *does it perfectly*

[@vinny142]

You do realise that's a lie for the press, right? They say that to make you want to see the movie. If they told the truth; that he had to take some serious singing lessons, and still struggled on stage quite a bit (the opening is especially bad) then nobody would want to see the film.

[@SLAMEventProduction]

that is talent plus skill

[@chiasanzes9770]

Johnny Depp use to be a musician and was in a band before he went in acting.

[@novachegilbreath3880]

Just got done watching this movie and I loved it SO much! OMG HIS ENDING SCENE! "Benjamin Barker...." "BENJAMIN BARKER!!" It was great. And don't even get me started on his first kill! His acting was great. He put so much emotion into it. He really seemed like an angry man on that scene and really brought his character to life. The singing 10/10 **chef kiss**

[@Peri_Cat]

Helena and Tim's relationship is literal couple goals. hearing her mess up her scene saying "sorry baby, sorry!" just melted me!

[@Bleepbloopmeowmeow]

They are divorced

[@Peri_Cat]

@@Bleepbloopmeowmeow they never married. 🤨

[@Peri_Cat]

@@Bleepbloopmeowmeow isk what your point in making that comment was for, as it stands ro be irrelevant.

[@alfiecrichton9834]

@@Bleepbloopmeowmeowwhat a dumb and pointless comment 😂

[@grat.2242]

Alan Rickman would have been perfect as Judge Claude Frollo if Disney rebooted Hunchback of Notre Dame. RIP king

[@amandanies3174]

Rest in peace, Stephen Sondheim. You were a titan, a genius, a legend. We'll raise a glass to you.

[@JennySieck]

I still cry when I remember Sondheim died.

[@c.a.savage5689]

​@@JennySieckIn his sleep. The best way to go. His music will live forever.

[@peanutbubber29]

2:40 DEPP'S FACE IN THE WINDOW HAS ME WHEEZING 😭😂

[@miriam2956]

🤣❤️

[@ekaterinatrow7976]

really 🤣

[@valerijaseikstule7555]

My favourite movie💔 Johnny, Helena, Tim and Alan ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@janieponcelet4357]

Depp has the voice of an angel. My Friends gives me chills every time. He was beyond perfect for this role.

[@evechavez1857]

Johnny’s singing is literally incredible. This Sweeney Todd soundtrack is #1 frequently played on Amazon music for me. Does that explain how much I love these songs? Or do I need to explain further.

[@karenbishop5885]

Johnny Depp is a fierce talent. He is as they say “ more than a pretty face”. Put so much of himself into the roles.

[@jeremymitchem327]

I literally just talked about how this is possibly the only flawless movie I've ever seen. The cinamatography is amazing, the sound is amazing, the characters are amazing, the cast is amazing, the atmosphere, the everything. I love it so much

[@linabnt_]

I love Johnny Depp and the fact that was a duo with Helena Bonham Carter that was amazing!!! What to say about Alan Rickman?? He was the best actor for me my adorable legend

[@darkangelw8472]

R.I.P Alan Rickman. An amazing actor

[@STABStudios]

This is hands down my favorite Tim burton movie and Johnny Depp movie. A masterpiece!

[@hajnamcgrath8056]

This movie has an amazing cast. The songs are excellent. Helena is simply one of the best actress I have ever known. As well as she seems an absolute amazing person in life as well. I love her style. I do miss Alan Rickman. What a lovely person and an amazing actor he was.

[@stephentwest]

This behind-the-scenes look at the making of 'Sweeney Todd' is truly fascinating. I loved seeing the passion and dedication that went into creating this masterpiece, from the intricately detailed costumes to the beautifully designed sets. It's clear that everyone involved in the production put their heart and soul into it, and the end result is truly breathtaking. Thank you for sharing this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of theater. It's a reminder of the hard work and creativity that goes into creating these incredible productions.

[@GlasUndMetall]

I cannot imagine another cast. I adore this movie, I always have and I always will.

[@koboldmaki6014]

What a brilliant cast Tim got for this one...just astounding.

[@iamsampada]

Johnny and Helena Bonham Carter have done a fab job. Johnny has an Actor's approach to the singing and while he focuses more on emotions, he hits every note on point.

[@bellashawty1864]

JOHNNY IS PHENOMENAL IN THIS FILM

[@woozihae]

Johnny Depp, Helena, Sacha Baron and Alan Rickman 🥺 I just love them so much they're my all time favorite actors.

[@mrbeans2425]

This movie was incredible. I was never really into Musicals, but this one pulled me in. i am just a MASSIVE fan of anything with these 2 tho. They are incredible together! And i always forget Sacha is in this! He is one hell of a Talent!

[@genemarini5253]

Burton + Depp + Carter = PERFECTION✨

[@Alinas-Diary-For-U]

I love making of’s, especially when the crew is filled with genuine and truly talented people who work on a movie that is actually good

[@lara_xy]

I really love this movie - and I think their singing is absolutely great! Johnny and Helena has such great chemistry - they are just great actors

[@themisfitowl2595]

"Wardrobe is being designed, production is underway, we are spending millions of dollars, not one person on Earth had heard Johnny sing." 3 years earlier... "We're devils and black sheep we're really bad eggs! Drink up, me hearties, yo ho!" I love how people forget that he sang in Pirates!

[@Sindollx666x]

Yes, that is true. But there's a difference with singing a line, and belting out a whole song. Finding your true singing voice vs singing one line, it's quite a difference.

[@hunkydory22]

johnny and alan 💗

[@celieboo]

I love this movie.

[@theaubreyjames]

this movie will forever be emblazoned in my mind, the memories, the music, acting, costumes, set designs, graphics... the Gore was so artistic! So immaculate omg!

[@Layla.63]

I love Johnny! His singing is so👌🏼👌🏼

[@erincb9499]

Sondheim really went above and beyond with this score, the musicality of the songs is absolutely incredinle

[@gefbrille]

I would be happy if Johnny will make a new Tim Burton variation of "Phantom of the Opera" 🥰 and now I'll watch Sweeney once more 🤩🪒

[@TheBespectacledHobbit]

No, Johnny Depp would not fit well in a Phantom role at all.

[@solosam9]

No hes not got the voice for phantom

[@tinkoj2]

"I never thought I could sing" oh shush!! You're a fucking star Helena!!! I love you!!

[@rara._.dimitrescu]

FACT!!

[@megandoestuff]

Johnny's singing omg

[@HuggiMa]

So many Harry Potter bad guys were in this film. Young and old Grindelwalds, Bellatrix, Wormtail, Snape(well sorta). Even Imelda Staunton, who played Dolores Umbridge in HP, played Mrs Lovett in the play version of S.T.

[@irinaivanova4375]

I love them so much! Jonny and Helen are Tim Burton's soul mates, I think. They are so different comparing others. They are genius!!!

[@SLAMEventProduction]

who is here in 2024? Watched sweeney todd for the nth time.. love them both!

[@dextermoore278]

Jamie C. Bower has a really good voice. I love hearing him sing, Joanna.

[@S_J_banana]

i love this film so much

[@funkyred4]

Just finally watched this this weekend after being too scared to go with my older siblings to see it when I was 12! I loved it. So scary. Had to watch a funny show afterward, and now watching analyses and behind-the-scenes videos like this makes me appreciate it even more 🥰

[@sandraadams4697]

As soon as I saw this advertised I knew I had to see it, always admired Johnny, Helena ans Tim's work. Being in a w.chair visiting the cinema is not an easy task but so wanted to see this on the big screen. I went with my daughter as she like me loves musicals, we weren't disappointed right from the start we were mesmerized, we loved it, in fact my daughter went with some friends to see it again. Both of us have the DVD's of the film and even now it's in my top 10 of all time favourite films. Thank you for this behind the scenes look at the making, most enjoyable.

[@chiyohanson4622]

I love Alan in this part. I love him singing. Hes very good.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢

[@najahlis3302]

This is my favorite movie. I can't even say how many times I've watched it. ❤❤❤❤

[@daniellesve5595]

I'm sure there are millions of classically trained vocalists who were salty af they didn't get cast in this but the amateur quality of the singing MADE this movie

[@darkangelw8472]

Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter and the actor playing the Beedle; were on a break from the Harry Potter films, let's do another film

[@sofia-fh1uo]

And then Johnny Helena and alan did Alice and wonderland together later💃🏽

[@bellemane5839]

Plus there’s Johnny who’d go on to play Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts and Jamie who’d already played Grindelwald in the regular HP films. This movie was full of Harry Potter actors! 💛

[@powerpuff_avenger]

Timothy Spall* Also, basically, it's Snap r*ping old Grindelwald's wife and wanting to marry his daughter with Peter Pettigrew as his little henchman, while young Grindelwald also wants to marry old Grindelwald's daughter (is that even legal?!) and Bellatrix Lestrange simps for old Grindelwald, and Borat/Brüno hops onto the show for his own little party. There's also a Gryffinpuff first year killing off old Grindelwald, while young time-travelling Grindelwald and old Grindelwald's daughter elope and sail towards the sunset.

[@upasanasarmah2940]

@@powerpuff_avenger Oh my God 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ !!

[@leighirvine]

@@powerpuff_avenger​don’t forget the random Volturi that swooped in to steal said daughter 😂

[@silviajacobo4167]

I love it when Johnny Depp sings pretty women. He has such an angelic voice!

[@ZainaDancer]

Probably the best behind the scenes video I've ever seen! Fun fact: in the opening scene with both Johnny Depp and Jamie Campbell Bower- - they both played Gellert Grindelwald ... Jamie in Harry Potter Deathly Hallows and Johnny in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them as well as Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald! Lovely to see them both together in the same film.🖤 And Johnny certainly did Steven Sondheim proud in this film for sure!

[@Sindollx666x]

Absolutely. Great job sharing that tidbit. One of my favorite lil pieces of trivia.

[@dizzy4u]

This has to be my favourite JD movie, I've watched it so many times. Great soundtrack too!

[@monkmell]

Helena, Tim and Johnny are just superbly “otherworldly”. I would love to be happily stranded on a Scottish Island, living in a traditional Lighthouse during the beginning of the century, roaring fires, good honest food, books, music art materials, comfortable soft furnishings and lot’s of time for exceptional conversations! And David Attenborough would live there too! A lovely daydream. 😊

[@shaynemeismer]

i absolutely loved this movie, especially since johnny and helena are main characters. i adore them both

[@alexafisher3230]

I absolutely love this movie/musical, for it is my favorite one to watch. I also just feel like there’s a certain beauty behind it. I feel like most all things that Tim Burton directs are just beautiful the way he sees the things that he makes and wants to do is incredible. He has an amazing way of seeing things, and he puts out such amazing work that I have always loved and will always love.

[@lilywagnon9222]

i love helena’s voice sm

[@janejdough2230]

Johnny was nominated for an oscar for this.

[@shinhatiwolf_]

I was very surprised hearing Professor Snape (yes, I know that character is completely from a totally different movie) sing in this movie! Great movie. Love Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp as well!

[@powerpuff_avenger]

Basically, it's Snap r*ping old Grindelwald's wife and wanting to marry his daughter with Peter Pettigrew as his little henchman, while young (probably time travelling) Grindelwald also wants to marry old Grindelwald's daughter (is that even legal?!) and Bellatrix Lestrange simps for old Grindelwald, and Borat/Brüno hops onto the show for his own little party. There's also a Gryffinpuff first year killing off old Grindelwald, while young time-travelling Grindelwald and old Grindelwald's daughter elope and sail towards the sunset.

[@sophiewilson7209]

Johnny was so good for his first time!

[@vavacoulter7798]

This Movie is why I can't eat meat pies to this day !! Love the Movie Hsve Always Loved Johnny... hoping his career will get back on track and amber gets hers for lying !!

[@paulaplantita8458]

I thought it was just me! Lol. I moved to Australia 5 years ago and they love their meat pies here but I can't get myself to have a single bite because of this film. 😂

[@carlosgbeauty]

This was my favorite MOVIE EVER I was like 23 years and I remember THAT this musical always scared me so much but I founded so much pleasure as an artist on it I even bought it in dvd ! GENIUS

[@Bob-ju2ge]

Wow and now Johnny is a great Rockstar too and his new album with Jeff Beck just released 🤟✨

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

One of very few musicals I absolutely LOVE!

[@danielleseguin9120]

I love hearing them talk talk about how it is to be singing the Music and then not being able to breathe I can feel that on a spiritual level being in choir where a lot of the music did not have very much time to breathe and you'd have to take quick small breaths In between words or phrases

[@FreeDustSpirits]

I just love that movie , Helena and Johnny are ment to be and Alan Rickman, i just miss that actor so much❤ from 🇩🇰

[@rach650]

Helena is so talented; I love how she thinks about every aspect. Also, this being the first musical Johnny and her did, and it's so good!

[@Readiculous21]

My parents subscribed to a local theatre company in San Mateo. For a couple decades at least they saw four plays a year. They always returned with good reviews but the one I actually remember my dad talking to me about, in awe of both the story and music, is Sweeney Todd.

[@jasonmarin8187]

When I first saw this movie, I was questioning if it really was directed by Tim Burton due to the fact that all of his movies are dark comedies and this movie was downright serious from beginning to end.

[@darkangelw8472]

Now imagine doing this eight nights a week on stage. No wonder actors have to be in such good physical shape

[@Sindollx666x]

Stage actors particularly!

[@j.d.4697]

Fantastic movie the way it combines beauty with horror.

[@amandasmith2159]

I’d Forgotten how brilliant this film is and how much I’ve loved it ❤️ Thanks 👍🏻

[@abrazalves]

Very good film. Exceptional acting by Johnny Depp.... the music is adequately to the film....and Johnny Depp sings....5 stars

[@lknanml]

Those two really fit well in any movie they end up in.

[@kayregulski6828]

I thoroughly enjoyed this whole narration of this film.

[@purpleroses13]

"After this film we didnt talk much." "ʷᵉˡˡ ʷᵉ ᵈᶦᵈ ʰᵃᵛᵉ ᵃ ᶜʰᶦˡᵈ ᶦ ᵍᵘᵉˢˢ.."

[@LidoBombs]

from the costume design ., to the colors of the scenes, the contrast, the lighting, the music, the time frame in which is takes place, to the actors and voices, everything came together perfectly, an amazing masterpiece, one of a kind film. theres nothing like it, not even the other sweeney todd musicals.

[@Porkoro]

This is the only musical I love, love Johnny Depp.

[@tigerpaws111]

The fact they weren't singers gave it a certain charm to it that I loved and I'm not a huge fan of musicals. Also rip Alan Rickman, he still amazes me with his acting with the character he plays as his real personality is so different.

[@damienjohnson7260]

Love these actors, they are perfect together.

[@m_moroz]

I hate musicals but this one… this one is a masterpiece

[@diamonddog4708]

same This and Cabaret are the only two I love

[@Sindollx666x]

I think this one embodies the true meaning of a "musical". It really has a way of appealing to so many, with a widespread appeal. I find it interesting how it seems to be a musical for people who don't like musicals, as well as those who do. Genius.

[@shavonlynn9317]

Love Tim Burton and all his movies❤

[@Maggot_infestedd]

Honestly the best movie ever.

[@DarkxAngelxHeart]

This movie has so many gems! Johnny, Helena, Alan Rickman 😍 also, anyone I've ever seen talk about Depp has nothing but kind things to say, this lawsuit is such Bs.

[@DarkxAngelxHeart]

Not on Johnny, but for Ambers counter sue

[@mylittlebuckaroo]

The jury thought so, too.

[@lahaza6515]

He looked so much like Jack White in this film. The pale makeup really added to that.

[@marymiranda2687]

They were perfect for those roles! I can't imagine any other actor and any other actress to portray Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett.

[@GoldLeafPress]

We’ve got bellatrix, snape, wormtail, grindelward all in the same room!

[@darkangelw8472]

And she was pregnant and singing in a corsette as well

[@biggavellewavycrokett5260]

Rest in peace prof snape aka Alan Rickman

[@81elpedro]

Uhhh i remember i kept fighting with my girl because i didn't want to watch a musical!! And then i was hooked from the first minute! Saw it 2 in cinema and dozens times at home!