Comanche Indians adopt Johnny Depp
The actor has been welcomed into the Comanche Nation tribe for his role as an Indian in the new version of 'The Lone Ranger'
Johnny Depp has been named an honorary member of the Comanche Nation tribe, after that tribe proposed him to be adopted as one of their own as a result of his role as an Indian in the new version of 'The Lone Ranger', he reported this Tuesday The Hollywood Reporter.
In the film set for release next year, based on the 1949 television series of the same name, Depp plays Tonto, a Comanche Indian who is the faithful companion of adventures to the masked Lone Ranger played by Armie Hammer.
BAPTIZED AS 'SHIFTERS'
"Johnny is reprising the historic role of Tonto and it seemed natural to officially welcome him into our Comanche family. He was very receptive to the idea. He seemed proud to receive the invitation and we are honored that he accepted with such enthusiasm," said LaDonna Harris , President and Founder of Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO).
The traditional initiation ceremony took place on May 16 at Harris's home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was attended by the President of the Comanche Nation, Johnny Wauqua, as well as AIO members and close family members. The Comanche Indians have baptized him with the name 'Mah Woo May', which means 'Shapeshifter'.
GREAT-GRANDMOTHER INDIA
At the end of the event, Depp gave gifts to the attendees as a sign of gratitude as established by Indian custom. "He is a very kind human being and throughout his career he has displayed traits that align with the values and worldview that indigenous people share," Harris said.
Johnny Depp has stated that he believes his great-great-grandmother may have been a Native American, perhaps a Cherokee or a Creek Indian.
