by James Hirsen

I’m not kidding.

Johnny Depp is making a play for the lead role in a movie biography of singer-actress Carol Channing.

Forty-six-year-old Depp was out promoting his latest flick, “Public Enemies,” when the subject of future role choices came up.

According to the U.K. Daily Mirror, the actor is ready to get in touch with his inner songstress.

“My dream role would be to play musical legend Carol Channing in a biopic of her life,” he explained.

“I love her, I really do. She’s amazing,” he added. “With all the digital technology available these days, I could probably pull it off.”

Jack Sparrow-turned-Dolly?

Well, he got the mascara thing right but he’s going to need some major hair highlighting help from Kojo.