Why did Johnny Depp play Edward Scissorhands?

Answer 1

Edward was created by a scientist. The scissor hands were only intended to be temporary, however the scientist died before he could replace the scissors with normal hands. Edward was stuck with the scissors as hands for the rest of his life.

Poor Edward

Answer 2

Because his hands were scissors. Have you ever touched your own face? Every time he would touch his face, he would cut himself. He would get used to it after a while. I love Edward Scissorhands!!

Answer 3

He slashed himself with the scissor blades on his hands. Perhaps he was scratching an itch.

Answer 4

Because his creator passed away before he could give him hands. (still puzzles me how he went to the bathroom!! OUCH!!!)

Answer 5

He was made that way by his creator, an inventor who aspired to create an artificial man.

Answer 6

Why not? He didn't want to be typecast as your typical sex symbol, and always strives for roles that are about the acting