Johnny Depp Won’t Return for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, Producer Confirms

Looks like the tide went against the ship’s Jack Sparrow in Johnny Depp. After his departure from the films, caused by the alleged accusations of his ex-wife, Amber Heardthe producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed that the star will not be returning to the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, at least for now.

Bruckheimerwho is also involved in the series about the universe, also said that two scripts are in development, but none of them include the name of depp, protagonist of all the previous films. The last feature in which the star was present was “Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge”, released in 2017.

“We’re in talks with Margot Robbie. We’re developing two ‘Pirates’ scripts – one with her, one without.”the executive revealed to the The Sunday Times. “[Depp estará de volta?] Not now. The future is yet to be decided”, he added. (via IndieWire)

the news that Margot Robbie will star in a film in the franchise was reported in 2020, and said that the actress will not only star, but also join the project as an executive producer. This marks the second meeting of the next Barbie with the screenwriter Christina Hodsonwith whom he worked on “Birds of Prey”, reprising his role from DC, harlequin.

already about deppdespite the producer denying his participation in the next projects, the star himself declared that he would not return to “Pirates of the Caribbean” even if Disney offered him US$ 300 million.

Johnny Depp is suing his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation. According to the actor, the accusations made by the actress in an editorial by the Washington Post “destroyed your career and reputation“. Already heard sued the actor for “years of abuse and harassment” during the wedding.

Recently, fans of the star created a petition asking for the actor to return to the franchise “Fantastic Beasts”, taking on the role of the wizard again. Gerard grindelwadwho lived in “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”, released in 2018.