Disney Studios and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are currently developing a couple of new Pirates of the Caribbean movies, one of the films involves Margot Robbie and the other involves The Bear star Ayo Edebiri.
As the studio moves forward with the franchise, Bruckheimer is still hoping to get Johnny Depp back in the role of Jack Sparrow.
During a recent interview with ET, the producer was asked if Depp would be returning as Sparrow, he responded: “If it was up to me, of course. I love having Depp. He’s a great actor and good friend…I’ve certainly spoken to him, but we’ll see what happens.”
So, the two have talked about the possibility of Depp coming back, but at this point, it’s really up to Disney if they are willing to bring back the actor.
Bruckheimer previously talked about trying to get Depp back saying: “We’re all working on it. We’ll see how it comes out. But we’re very excited. I think we’ll have a great screenplay. And we’re getting close.”
He continued: “We’ll see. I would love it. I would love him in the movie. That’s all I can tell you.”
A Disney executive previously said ion the matter: “I absolutely believe post-verdict that Pirates is primed for rebooting with Johnny as Capt. Jack back on board. There is just too much potential box-office treasure for a beloved character deeply embedded in the Disney culture.”
As for what Depp feels about returning to the role, it was reported that he “felt betrayed by the company” but an inside source says, “Anything is possible,” and “If it’s the right project, he’ll do it.”
Disney Studio Motion Picture Production President Sean Bailey talked about the new Pirates movie that has been in development saying: “We think we have a really good, exciting story that honors the films that have come before also has something new stay.”
If Disney is moving forward with this franchise, they might as well do something different and fresh with it. Would you like to see Depp back as Jack Sparrow or do you think they should move on?
