Johnny Depp may reappear in "Pirates of the Caribbean": what is known

Fans of "Pirates of the Caribbean" can get the long-awaited return of the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow, who will be played by Johnny Depp again. Despite numerous rumors and changes in the industry, Disney Studios may include the actor in the new part of the franchise.

Although the future of the project remained in question, new details give hope that Sparrow won't leave the screen forever. Among the fans of the film, this news caused a lot of positive emotions, as Depp and his character have become an indispensable part of the franchise, ActioNewz.com reports.

Unfortunately, not long ago Johnny Depp was forced to leave "Pirates of the Caribbean" due to serious legal disputes. After accusations of domestic violence were made by his ex-wife Amber Heard, Disney decided not to cast the actor in the sixth movie. Since then, Depp's career has undergone significant changes, and for a while, he was out of the focus of big movies. However, now there is a possibility of his return to the big screen in the role of Captain Sparrow.

The "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise experienced a certain decline in popularity over time. However, Disney did not abandon the idea of continuing the series. According to rumors, the next installment of the movie could introduce new characters, in particular, the focus has been shifted to Margot Robbie, who is working on the reboot. However, according to recent reports, it looks like Depp may return to his iconic role, and the studio plans to start production on the next installment.

Earlier, Johnny Depp himself admitted that Disney's decision to fire him from the role was a big blow to him. "It hurt more than ever," he said, emphasizing that Captain Jack Sparrow was a character he created from scratch, putting a part of himself into it. He didn't understand why he was accused without being proven guilty and felt deeply disappointed by the betrayal of the people he worked with.

The original "Pirates of the Caribbean"' series became a cult following after the first movie was released in 2003. Over the following years, several sequels were released and gained immense popularity around the world. Thanks to Johnny Depp, who brought uniqueness and charisma to the image of Captain Jack Sparrow, the series has become one of the most successful in cinema.

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