Johnny Depp is returning to his beloved iconic role. Yes, you heard that right. Pirates of the Caribbean is bringing back its captain. While the information is still insider news, sources close to Disney+ are confirming it, which adds more credibility to the story.
The DisInsider reports that Johnny Depp will return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the next Pirates of the Caribbean film. Production is set to begin at a Hollywood sound stage, though details, including the timeline, remain unclear. The outlet also mentions that an initial plan to focus on a female hero was halted, with the franchise now returning to Depp's version.
However, they couldn't confirm the report with another source, advising readers to take it with a grain of salt.
Disney and Johnny Depp parted ways amid the public accusations of domestic violence made by his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The controversy led to Depp's dismissal from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, as Disney distanced itself from the actor in the wake of the legal battles.
After Depp won his defamation case against Heard, rumors circulated that Disney had approached him about returning to his iconic role as Captain Jack Sparrow. However, Depp, feeling insulted by how he was treated during the scandal, declined the offer, expressing that he had no desire to rekindle his professional relationship with the studio.
