Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp is looking to buy a pad in the UK.

'The Lone Ranger' actor and girlfriend Amber Heard are reportedly viewing several palatial houses to temporarily call home while he is in the UK to shoot Disney musical, 'Into the Woods'.

The 50-year-old star was looking to rent a home in Surrey previously occupied by fellow A-list stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, but the deal fell through.

Depp and Amber Heard are reportedly viewing several palatial houses

A source spoke to The Sun newspaper saying: "He's keen on the Home Counties [around London] and has his heart set on a ranch."

Depp is set to star alongside a who's who of Hollywood stars in the new film - based on the Broadway musical of the same name that includes Oscar winner Meryl Streep, 'Star Trek' hunk Chris Pine, James Corden and Emily Blunt.

The iconic star recently claimed he is strongly considering retirement from acting for a "quieter" life after his latest release failed to make it big at the US box office.

Depp is set to star alongside a who's who of Hollywood stars in the movie based on the Broadway musical

He said: "At a certain point you start thinking and when you add up the amount of dialogue you say per year and you realise you've said written words more than you've had a chance to say your own words that becomes an insane option for a human being.

"Are there quieter things I wouldn't mind doing? Yes, I wouldn't mind that.

"I wouldn't say I am dropping out any second but I would say it's not too far away."