Is Johnny Depp Returning to 'Pirates of the Caribbean'? Keep watching till the
end of the video to see what Johnny has to say about this!
Johnny Depp's career has been marred by controversy ever since Amber Heard made
her first allegation of physical abuse following their breakup in 2016, and
many of Hollywood's most illustrious organisations have largely blacklisted him
as a result of his ongoing legal disputes with both of them and British media outlet The Sun.
One of the most significant outcomes of the legal problems was Disney's decision to cut off all ties
with the actor in 2020, effectively announcing that he would no longer be appearing in the
acclaimed series Pirates of the Caribbean. Will Disney ever bring back the series'
leading man despite the controversy he has faced? After all, Pirates 6 will star Margot
Robbie and will not even mention Johnny Depp's infamous Jack Sparrow character.
Here is a summary of the current situation involving the actor and the studio.
Was Johnny Depp rehired for 'Pirates of the Caribbean'? There's a chance
he'll return, according to rumours. Although no concrete information
has been provided regarding Disney officially rehiring Johnny for his role in the franchise,
there has been some online chatter and hints that he could return to Pirates of the Caribbean.
The one aspect that has gained the most traction among fans online
is a change.org petition requesting that the studio rehire Johnny as Captain Jack Sparrow.
The petition has 500,000 signatures and is well on its way to reaching that goal thanks to
numerous shares across social media platforms.
The petition's description pleads with readers to "imagine no Jack Sparrow at
all" and mentions that "they [Disney] have to bring him back to rule the seas again,
UNLESS it is actor's own choice to withdraw from the role."
On January 21, 2021, Viral Vision, a YouTuber, posted a video claiming that Disney had
quietly rehired Johnny and effectively scrapped the idea of a Margot-led Pirates 6. Despite the
fact that the video has been shared, viewed, and commented on hundreds of thousands of times,
the claims made in it are largely unsubstantiated.
As of now, it appears that the only way for Johnny to potentially reopen negotiations with Disney
is to somehow fully clear his name legally, which is bolstered by the
fact that a slew of fans are also vouching for his reappointment to the role online.
Johnny Depp's portrayal of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean films is one of the
actor's most well-known roles. Fans expected Depp to reprise his role in Pirates of the Caribbean 6,
but Disney decided to go "in a different direction."
As Depp won his case against Heard, rumours circulated that the actor would be replaced by
Dwayne Johnson in the franchise's upcoming film.
Fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, on the other hand, were not pleased; in fact,
they said they couldn't imagine anyone else playing the role other than Johnny Depp.
"“Dwayne Johnson Will Replace Johnny Depp in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Film ” uhm no— Disney
screwed over Johnny Depp. Disney needs to come out and apologize for how wrongly they treated
Mr. Depp and not look to reboot POTC franchise. Show some class Disney. Yuh looking goofy,"
said a user on Twitter, another wrote, "@TheRock Any Hollywood actor should know not to touch the
Captain Jack Sparrow role out of respect for @johnnydepp . Stop being greedy!!"
"How the hell is Dwayne Johnson going to run like Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow?" a
user asked on the microblogging app, while another one noted,
"Captain Jack Sparrow can't be replaced! The Rock Dwayne Johnson should humbly say
no. If it ain't Johnny Depp it ain't The "Spardrowww" it Captain Jack Sparrow."
Following his victory in his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, a former Walt Disney
Studios executive believes Johnny Depp could return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
While Hollywood insiders disagree on whether Depp's career will recover after the trial,
a former Disney executive believes Depp will be asked to return to the Pirates franchise soon.
"I absolutely believe post-verdict that Pirates is primed for rebooting with Johnny as Capt. Jack
back on board," the former executive said. "There is just too much potential box-office
treasure for a beloved character deeply embedded in the Disney culture.”
"With [producer] Jerry Bruckheimer riding high on the massive success of Tom Cruise in Top Gun:
Maverick, there is huge appetite for bringing back
bankable Hollywood stars in massively popular franchises," the insider added.
Depp was nominated for an Oscar for his performance as Jack Sparrow in
the original 2003 film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the
Black Pearl. The successful sequels were released in 2006, 2007, 2011, and 2017.
Another Hollywood insider who has worked on previous Pirates films said that Depp's return
as a star is "not very likely," Depp will "come back as a star, but they'd probably make Pirates
6 with Margot Robbie or someone similar." It was previously reported that Robbie,
31, was being eyed for a Pirates reboot. Franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently
told The Sunday Times they are "developing two Pirates scripts — one with her, one without."
The insider, who estimates the sequel wouldn't
"likely" be released until 2025 due to production timelines,
says, "I would think they make Robbie his daughter and likely have a cameo with him as a test."
During his testimony in the defamation case, Depp discussed his feud with Disney executives,
saying he felt "guilty until proven innocent."
The star, who also owns the company's Alice in Wonderland franchise, stated on the stand that
he would not work with Disney again, even if they offered him a $300 million salary.
About that comment, the insider said, "I don't believe that based on his money troubles,
especially given Pirates is a billion-dollar global franchise."
According to another industry source, Depp "will work again," he says,
adding,"I do feel someone will give him a chance. He is very likable and very
talented. A studio will just have to gauge and see it worth the risk and value, but he also
won public opinion. He gained a whole new fan base through this and, yes, he will be back."
According to one Hollywood agent, despite the fact that "reputations have been torn down on both
sides" in the legal battle, Depp's career could still "flourish, because this is the world that
we live in." They added, "His fans are very loyal and vocal and all know he is far from perfect."
In his testimony, Depp also stated that he wanted to give his Pirates character a "proper goodbye,"
and that he planned to continue making Pirates films "until it was time to stop."
Depp's agent claimed that Heard's 2018 op-ed, which was at the center of the defamation trial,
cost him a potential $22.5 million payday for a sixth Pirates film.
However, Depp's former longtime agent testified that the actor's "unprofessional behavior" in
the years preceding the op-ed made studios "reluctant" to hire him.
Depp lost his highly publicised U.K. libel lawsuit case against British tabloid The Sun
in November 2020 for calling him a "wife-beater."
The found the outlet's claims to be "substantially true," and Heard testified
to support them. Depp's attempt to overturn the decision was rejected in March 2021.
Following the loss of that libel case, Depp announced his intention
to step down from his role in Warner Bros.' Fantastic Beasts franchise. He was later
replaced as Grindelwald by Mads Mikkelsen in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,
which was released in April and had the lowest box office performance of the Harry Potter franchise.
Depp, who was once one of America's biggest and most magnetic movie stars, was the type
of actor who could make any film interesting to watch, even one based on a theme park ride.
His filmography includes both serious indie and big-budget blockbusters. As he grew older, he
resembled a cartoon-character version of a rebel, similar to his gonzo hero, Hunter S. Thompson.
Even before Heard's allegations, Depp had a string of high-profile flops,
including "Dark Shadows," "Mortdecai," "Transcendence," and "Black Mass."
Reacting to the Virginia court's verdict on Wednesday, Heard said in a statement
that she was "disappointed" by the jury's decision: "The disappointment I feel today
is beyond words. I'm heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still was not
enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence and sway of my ex-husband."
After losing her defamation case, Amber Heard was ordered to pay her ex-husband Johnny Depp
$8.3 million in damages. Aside from that, the actress believes her Hollywood career
is over. As a result, she decided to write a memoir, believing she has nothing to lose.
During an interview with OK Magazine, an insider revealed,
“Amber considers her career in Hollywood over. She's already in talks and is excited about it
(writing a tell-all book). At this point, she has nothing to lose and wants to tell all.”
Heard does not appear to be willing to let the matter go and accept the jury verdict.
One thing we can all agree on
is that Pirates of the Caribbean isn't the same without Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow.
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