Johnny Depp’s role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series is legendary, winning over fans everywhere.
Key Takeaways
- Rumors of Depp’s comeback in a new “Pirates” movie were just a joke, but fans still love him as Captain Jack Sparrow.
- Depp’s Hollywood rep stays strong despite personal battles, showing fan support remains high.
- Despite producer hopes, Disney might be moving on with “Pirates” without Depp, yet his legacy as Sparrow is untouchable.
Despite a lot of gossip about a new movie titled “Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack’s Revenge,” supposedly based on a fan-made poster about a revenge plot, a Facebook page known for joking around cleared up that it was all just satire.
This talk about Depp’s comeback happens after a rough time due to his legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard.
Yet, Depp’s rep as a super talented and deep actor in Hollywood stays solid. The huge excitement for the joke poster shows just how much fans want to see him again as the charming pirate.
Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer of the Pirates series, mentioned his hope to get Depp on board for a sixth movie. In March 2023, when asked by Entertainment Tonight if Disney might cast Depp in another “Pirates” movie, Bruckheimer said:
“You’d have to ask them. I can’t answer that question. I really don’t know. I would love to have him in the movie. He’s a friend, a terrific actor and it’s unfortunate that personal stuff gets in the way.”
Later, in June 2023, the Daily Mail shared insights from unnamed people close to Depp, talking about his disappointment with Disney after they cut ties with him during the initial claims from Heard.
“Insiders say that Depp is still upset after they let him go when the wife-beating accusations first came out. ‘They blind dropped him even though Amber had lied her a** off,’ says a friend.”
He added, “Even though he mentioned in Cannes that he doesn’t feel shunned by Hollywood, Depp, a sensitive man, is mad about how the domestic abuse claims were handled and has decided focusing on life outside the industry is best for him.”
As Disney moves forward with two new “Pirates” films, one featuring Margot Robbie and another possibly introducing a new lead, it seems the series may head in a direction without Depp.
Regardless of the discussions and uncertainty about his comeback, Johnny Depp‘s legacy as Captain Jack Sparrow remains strong, reflecting his huge impact on movies and the immense love from his fans.
