There is no denying that Johnny Depp and Captain Jack Sparrow are intrinsically connected to each other. The eccentric star who is known to excel in off-beat roles, played a huge part in making the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise a blockbuster success. Over 5 films, Depp ensured that no one else but him could have portrayed this part to such perfection.
However, due to circumstances relating to his public trial and subsequent divorce from Amber Heard, the actor’s contract with production giant Disney ended even as an announcement of a 6th Pirates of the Caribbean film surfaced. Now, in the latest developments, an inside source has claimed that Disney is willing to bring The Tourist star back under one insulting condition.
Johnny Depp’s Future With Pirates Of The Caribbean
When Disney officially cut ties with Johnny Depp and his iconic character Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, fans all over the world were shell-shocked and bitterly disappointed. The production house’s decision which was taken following the complicated divorce trial between Depp and Heard, was a highly debated talking point especially since netizens had to come to terms with never seeing the flamboyant Jack Sparrow on screen again.
There were further reports about Disney having greenlit a 6th film with Depp’s iconic protagonist being replaced by a female lead to be portrayed by Margot Robbie. However, the Barbie actor confirmed that while there was a storyline being considered with her in mind, the ideas ultimately remained only on paper.
In March 2023, producer Jerry Bruckheimer gave fans renewed hope when he welcomed the possibility of working with the Sleep Hollow star again. But if the latest information from an inside source on X is to be believed, Depp’s return to the 6th film is subject to the condition that he will not return as Jack Sparrow, but as a different character who will not serve as the lead. In addition, the source claimed that the film will have a female protagonist of Haitian heritage with the storyline being based in Haiti.
While Disney and Bruckheimer are yet to officially confirm this news, the general opinion from various corners is that this is a preposterous idea. Many felt that Depp not coming back as Jack Sparrow is not just gross disrespect to the actor, but also does no favors to the franchise.
Johnny Depp Fans Go Ballistic Over Pirates 6 News
If the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is considered one of Hollywood’s most successful film series, then a sizeable chunk of the credit goes to Johnny Depp’s memorable turn as the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow. Unfortunately, while circumstances outside of the film set led to the actor’s departure from his famous role, Disney’s effort to now bring him back is creating quite a furor online.
With the news that Depp could allegedly only return as a supporting character and not as his iconic central protagonist, fans have taken to social media to vent their anger while also predicting the doom of the franchise if Disney does move ahead with this decision to make a film without its talisman.
How can they make Depp return but not as the lead?
— David Waiss Mago (@Dwaiss) February 9, 2024
Bad decision. Bookmark this.
— DudesExMachina (@DudesExMachina) February 9, 2024
Dead franchise. Johnny clearly said numerous times no amount of money would get him back. And he shouldn’t go back. The franchise is dead without him. And it will never be revived. And they deserve it. They made him guilty when he’ was innocent.
— If_Yousayso (@Ifyousay_so) February 9, 2024
Woke. Dead on arrival
— BREAKING 24/7 (@Breaking57) February 9, 2024
This movie is going to tank. Can’t do a pirates movie without Depp as the star.
— Michael Curtis (@mcurtis370) February 9, 2024
While there have been speculations that Johnny Depp has been in talks with Disney regarding his conditions of payment if he had to return to the franchise, the fact that he will potentially never reprise Jack Sparrow again, could be a determining factor in the star making the final decision.
