Why didn't Dennis Waterman star in Sweeney Todd this time round?

Because they wouldn't let him write the feem toon.|||Cos he's shite|||Because he's too old and because Johnny Depp was better suited to the part (besides, we all know Burton LOVES working with Depp).|||LOL!|||because he wanted to sing the theme tune and they wouldn't let him!!|||Many reasons he might of being on location doing another film or programme or the role wasnt his cup of tea. or maybe it was his agent saying this is not for you.|||Ha Ha Ha|||His agent said No! 'cos he wanted to write the theme tune, sing the theme tune.....