Johnny Depp’s ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Return Takes Major Step Forward
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Key Points:
- Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed ongoing talks with Johnny Depp about his potential return to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, with a new screenplay in development for a sixth installment.
- The upcoming film is expected to feature Margot Robbie as the lead character, with Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow playing a supporting role, signaling a shift to evolve the franchise beyond Sparrow-centric stories.
- Screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns, known for "1917," is working on the script, and the project has become a priority for Disney under CEO Josh D'Amaro due to the franchise's significant box office success.
- Johnny Depp, who made the iconic role of Jack Sparrow famous since 2003, has not starred in a major American studio film for nearly a decade but has upcoming roles in "Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol" and "Day Drinker."
- Disney has not yet announced a release date or full cast for "Pirates of the Caribbean 6," and details about Margot Robbie's character and the film's direction remain under wraps.
