![]() ![]() By the Spring of 1997, Depp had moved into the basement of Owl Farm, Thompson's home in Aspen in order to do proper research for the role. ![]() "Without hesitation, I said, 'You bet!'" Depp recalls. ![]() Early one day, Thompson called Depp on the phone and asked him if he would consider playing Raoul Duke if a film was ever made of Fear and Loathing. The opportunity never materialized but the two began corresponding via faxes. The actor subsequently invited Thompson to do a one-night gig at the Depp's nightclub, The Viper Room on Septemwith the intention of asking the writer about doing a film version of his book. Depp left that initial meeting wondering why Fear and Loathing had not been made into a film. Thompson in Aspen, Colorado just before New Year's Eve, 1995. Trivia: Actor Johnny Depp first met Hunter S.
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