Key Takeaways
- Disney is working on Pirates of the Caribbean 6, unsure if Johnny Depp will return due to legal troubles.
- Depp may return with positive news suggesting he could be involved, script includes Captain Jack.
- Depp’s return is crucial as he is the face of the franchise, his charisma helped take it to new levels.
Disney is currently working on Pirates of the Caribbean 6, as the swashbuckling world is set to return at some stage in the future. Initially based on a popular Disneyland attraction, the franchise has become one of Disney’s most successful of all time, leading to incredible box office success and commercial acclaim.
The movies have varied in terms of quality, but all of them have provided fun high-seas adventures with comedy, action, and romance blended together. At the heart of Pirates of the Caribbean has been Johnny Depp in the lead role of Captain Jack Sparrow. His status for the upcoming movie remains unclear at this time, but if Disney wants the project to succeed, then he will be needed behind the wheel once again.
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Why Might Johnny Depp Be Missing?
Depp had been a beloved actor for decades, both in and out of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, but he has been largely absent from the world of Hollywood after his legal troubles and the 2022 libel trial against his former wife, Amber Heard. She alleged to be a victim of domestic abuse, with the trial between them becoming a serious talking point both in and out of the entertainment world as people were hooked by what was happening and every detail involved.
The situation damaged both of their reputations negatively due to how public the situation became. Depp has yet to return to the same level he was at in Hollywood before this. However, jurors ultimately awarded Depp, who denied any abuse, $15 million in compensatory and punitive damages after he sued her for defamation. That has opened up the possibility of him being able to return to the movie-making industry and potentially the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
What Is The Latest On His Status?
The latest news on Depp potentially being involved in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is positive for any fan who wants to see him part of the franchise moving forward, according to Variety. That’s because producer Jerry Bruckheimer admitted that two versions of the script are currently being worked on, one of which features Captain Jack and, therefore, would lead to Depp being part of the project.
An anonymous source had been quoted in the report to claim that “Nothing has been ruled out,” although the veteran actor has not been approached about any potential role. The fact that he still needs to be contacted proves that there’s still a long way to go in this situation, and plenty of conversations and negotiations will likely be required on both sides before any deal can be struck. However, the signs are leaning more towards Depp returning to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise if it does end up being brought back to the big screen.
Why He Must Be Part Of The Franchise Moving Forward
Ultimately, Depp needs to be part of any future movies that are released within this franchise because he is the face of it. He has been the lead character in all five movies to date, with his character of Jack Sparrow becoming one of cinema’s most iconic roles due to the performances that he’s brought to the big screen. His charisma and unique attitude helped to take the franchise to the levels that they are, with Depp taking the character and taking it to a completely different level due to his individual performances.
People would look to check out Pirates of the Caribbean movies specifically to see what Depp would do, knowing that, at a bare minimum, they’d get a great performance from him. It led to him becoming the symbol of these movies as audiences expect to see him involved whenever one of these films is released. While his character hasn’t constantly developed most positively, that’s often down to the writing and not his performances. Considering the most recent Pirates of the Caribbean movie was released in 2017, a lengthy gap could’ve led to audiences needing to remember some of the details. However, what they won’t have forgotten would have been Depp’s performances and how entertaining Captain Jack was. That’s why he must be involved when the franchise returns, as it would instantly remind audiences what it’s all about, even if he’s not in the lead role this time and is more of a supporting part.
The upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean 6 movie is expected to be a reboot for the franchise, which is likely the right direction to take after five movies have already told a detailed story and arguably took things as far as possible. However, even in a reboot, having the star power of Depp and the charismatic presence of Captain Jack would be a major shot in the arm of the movie that would help to gain a wider interest from audiences.
Disney
Disney is a conglomerate and media company that owns a variety of television stations like ABC, Disney Channel, and Disney XD. They are also owners of the Marvel and Star Wars franchises and own the ever-popular Disney theme parks found all around the world.