MADISON - It may have been the worst kept secret in Wisconsin filmmaking history.

But now it's official: Johnny Depp is coming to Wisconsin.

Gov. Jim Doyle's office confirmed Tuesday that Depp will be in the state to star in "Public Enemies."

The news that Depp was coming has been around for months as the filmmakers scouted locations, held casting calls for extras and sought vintage automobiles.

But official word of the film coming to Wisconsin had to wait until Universal Pictures reached an agreement with the state on tax credits it will get.

Depp will play gangster John Dillinger in the film to co-star Christian Bale.

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