Johnny Depp has united with `The Martian` filmmaker Ridley Scott for a unique story, promising to stand out amid the remakes and sequels.

According to a Variety report, the `Pirates of the Caribbean` star has signed on a new graphic novel property titled "Hyde," said to be based on the Robert Louis Stevenson novella, `Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.`

The novel property has been co-owned by Depp, Scott, and the production company, Mechanical Cake. It will be launched later this year, beginning with a graphic novel series on Halloween.