Depp sets condition for potential return to Pirates franchise
Despite previously stating he would not return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise following his defamation trial, Johnny Depp has indicated he would consider a sixth film under specific circumstances. The 63-year-old actor claimed during the trial that Disney removed him from the film series, where he portrayed Captain Jack Sparrow, after a jury found that his ex-wife, Amber Heard, had defamed him in a 2018 Washington Post article.
Depp told Entertainment Tonight that his involvement would depend on the franchise’s ability to “top off” the series and leave it on a positive note. He also expressed a strong desire to work with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, 83, whom he considers a close friend and trusts implicitly. “I’ll go to work with Bruckheimer tomorrow for anything. Doesn’t matter… if it’s Jerry, I trust him. We have deep friendship,” he stated.
Bruckheimer previously confirmed in August that discussions were underway with Depp regarding a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film, with franchise veteran Ted Elliott currently working on the script. However, sources indicate that Depp’s character will not be the central focus, with Margot Robbie, 36, expected to take a leading role in what is being described as a franchise evolution.
Director Gore Verbinski, who helmed the first three films, has ruled out his return, citing a desire to explore new creative avenues. Orlando Bloom, 49, who played Will Turner, recently hinted at a possible reunion of the original cast, fueled by current trends in nostalgia. Keira Knightley, 41, who portrayed Elizabeth Swann, has definitively declined any return to the franchise.
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