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)