'Pirates of the Caribbean' Could Bring Back a Major Star For New Film

Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow looking confident in Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl

The Black Pearl may soon sail again, and this time, Johnny Depp could be aboard. In a surprising twist, Disney is reportedly exploring the possibility of reviving the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise with Depp reprising his iconic role as Captain Jack Sparrow, as per a report put out today by Variety. The twist comes after years of uncertainty following the actor's legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard, which led to Disney parting ways with the star.

What's the Latest on 'Pirates of the Caribbean'? &#x2715 Remove Ads Back in June, Bruckheimer spoke with Collider's Steve Weintraub and opened up on the two scripts he was developing at the time. Following the 2017 release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, speculation about a sixth film in the series began almost immediately. The film's post-credits stinger, featuring the return of original characters Will Turner , Elizabeth Swann , and Davy Jones , left fans eager for more high-seas adventures but then it all went quiet after Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick left due to creative differences.

&#x2715 Remove Ads All five Pirates of the Caribbean movies are currently streaming on Disney+. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on the Seven Seas, and remember, bring us that horizon.

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