Pirates of the Caribbean star, Johnny Depp will take on the role of the famous illusionist Harry Houdini in his latest movie.

According to reports from THR, Johnny Depp has been in talks with Lionsgate/Summit's new movie "The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero". The movie will delve into Houdini's career as a master illusionist, as well as his legacy in investigating paranormal worlds and occult practices.

The website further adds that the Houdini movie will have an "Indiana Jones" like theme, so expect a lot of action packed sequences in the movie.

The Secret Life of Houdini will be directed by Dean Parisot (Red 2) and screenwriter Noah Oppenheim (Maze Runner) will adapt the script based on William Kalush and Larry Sloman's original book of the same name. Meanwhile, Johnny Depp's partner Christi Dembrowski is in talks of producing movie.

The question still remains though, will this be a blockbuster success or another disappointing failure?

The Pirates of the Caribbean star's recent movies such as "The Lone Ranger" and "Transcendence" have failed to impress movie goers and critics in the box office.

Contactmusic.com reports that Johnny Depp is currently working on White Bulger's crime drama "Black Mass" and is set to star in two Disney sequels "Pirates of the Caribbean 5" and "Alice in Wonderland 2" in 2015.

Depp has also finished filming "Modecai", co-starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Ewan McGregor and is set to premier in February 6, 2015.

Will Johnny Depp's Houdini make a huge impression at the Box Office?