London, May 2 - Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has emerged as the favourite to play Ozzy Osbourne in a movie on the rock legend.

'Ozzy loves Johnny's films and would ideally want him to play the lead role in the movie,' express.co.uk quoted a source as saying.

In fact, the former lead singer of the band Black Sabbath had once said that Depp should portray his colourful life story.

'I would love to have a movie made with Johnny Depp playing me,' Ozzy had said.

Recently, Ozzy's wife Sharon revealed that plans are on for movie on her husband's life.

IANS