Johnny Depp may return to the role of Jack Sparrow for a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film, according to producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The character has defined Depp's career for over two decades, and Bruckheimer - who has overseen the entire franchise - has indicated interest in bringing him back. A screenplay for the project is reportedly in active development, though the talks remain preliminary at this stage.
- Bruckheimer's involvement suggests the studio is serious about continuing the franchise with its original star, rather than a recast.
- A screenplay already exists in some form, indicating this isn't a speculative rumor but an actual project in motion.
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Gamereactor UK
· Aug 17, 11:15 UTC
Johnny Depp eyed to return for Pirates of the Caribbean 6
For more than 20 years, Johnny Depp has been playing the swarthy, almost always intoxicated pirate Jack Sparrow, and it seems he's not done yet. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who's worked on all the Pirates movies thus far, wants Depp back fo…
Polygon
· Aug 17, 09:10 UTC
Johnny Depp is in talks to return as Jack Sparrow in 'Pirates of the Caribbean 6'
According to producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Depp could reprise his iconic role, and there's even a screenplay in development.