Johnny Depp’s Rep Denies Rumors He’s Returning to ‘Pirates’ Franchise for $300 Million Payday: It’s ‘False’

Pirates of the Caribbean actor and his legal team. Amber Heard actually testified in both cases, where a variety of topics came up. In fact, during her ex's libel trial in the U.

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Johnny Depp has been lining up new projects, seemingly indicating that his career is picking up again after his legal troubles. One role that his fans would more than likely love to see him reprise is Jack Sparrow of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. There’s been much speculation regarding whether Depp could return to the billion-dollar Disney franchise, and further alleged details on his relationship with the studio were mentioned during his recent trial.

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp will not be continuing, now that a Virginia judge has denied Heard’s request for a mistrial in her defamation suit with the actor.The judge declared that there was no grounds to overturn the jury’s verdict in Depp’s favor, after the actress was asked for total damages of almost $10.4 million. The request comes after it was discovered that one of the seven jurors in the trial did not receive a summons, and instead the jury summons was sent to an individual 25 years older than the first juror who was supposed to be at court.

defamation trial win against ex-wife Amber Heard. His longtime friend of two decades and past co-star Greg Ellis has shed some light on the 59-year-old’s current state of mind.Ellis, 54, and Depp starred in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise together and first crossed paths at a table read at Los Angeles’ Viper Room 20 years prior.Ellis noted to Fox News recently that he spoke to the “Edward Scissorhands” star since the trial ended last month.The “Days of Our Lives” actor shared that Depp is “in good spirits” and claimed that “the weight of the world has been lifted off his shoulders.” Ellis explained that he thinks that Depp is trying to focus on his music and other film projects, as the latter has recently been seen in the United Kingdom playing concerts alongside Jeff Beck.

With cameras in the courtroom in Virginia, a number of moments went viral as the two faced off in the defamation case. And after Pirates of the Caribbean rumors swirled, of course Depp’s fans have a “million” alpaca comments. One of the many viral moments that came from Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation trial was when the latter actress’ representation first asked Depp “The fact is, Mr.

Johnny Depp's rep is shutting down reports that the 59-year-old actor is being offered $300 million to return to the  franchise. A rep for Depp tells ET that the actor is not in talks to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow, calling the report, «false.» The denial comes after a new report from an Australian outlet, , which alleged that Depp was in talks with Disney for a $301 million deal to appear in the sixth  movie. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer was questioned about Depp's return to the franchise in an interview published by the  last month.While the future is up in the air, Bruckheimer said there are no plans for Depp to star in the next installment of the  saga. «Not at this point.

Gallery: From eccentric Jack Sparrow to the straight and narrow. . . It's the redemption of birthday boy Johnny Depp (BANG Showbiz)Depp’s legal team claimed his 2018 ditching from ‘Pirates’ cost the actor a $22 million (£18 million) payday after his ex-wife Amber Heard, 36, that year published her Washington Post op-ed, which didn’t name Depp but clearly branded him a domestic abuser.

Johnny Depp has shut down rumours about a possible return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. There had been a report on Monday, 27 June that the 59-year-old was set to return to the big screen as Captain Jack Sparrow with a deal allegedly made worth $300m (£245m) for the actor's comeback, Australian news outlet PopTopic reported. "Disney is very interested in patching up their relationship with Johnny Depp," the source told the publication.

Johnny Depp won’t be returning to Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean series, a representative for the actor has said. On Monday (27 June), rumours circulated that Depp was poised to reprise the role of Captain Jack Sparrow after Australian news outlet PopTopic reported an alleged deal that would see the actor return to the franchise for around $300m (£245m). “This is made up,” a representative for the actor told NBC News (via E! News).

of a report from Australian gossip site Poptopic, alleging that Depp, 59, is hammering out $301 million deal with Disney to appear in the sixth pirate movie. The media outlet attributed the intel to an industry insider. Depp’s legal team argued at his defamation trial against Amber Heard that he was dropped from the franchise after his ex-wife penned a 2018 Washington Post op-ed, calling herself a victim of domestic abuse.During Depp’s cross-examination, Heard’s lawyer Ben Rottenborn confronted the actor with a statement he had made to the press.“If Disney came to you with $300 million and a million alpacas, nothing on this earth would get you to go back and work with Disney on a ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film, correct?” asked Rottenborn, referring to the interview.“That is true,” he replied.

Fans of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise shouldn’t believe every rumour they read.

Johnny Depp‘s representative has reportedly released a statement responding to the rumors that he’s in talks to return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

If the price is right?

Johnny Depp are demanding that Disney issue an apology after the actor’s face was used in a light show at Disneyland in Paris, France. The Pirates of the Caribbean light show took place over the weekend while Mr Depp has been on tour with British musician Jeff Beck following his win in the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard.

Amber Heard’s team is shutting down any speculation that she has been cut from the sequel and that her character, Mera, is being recast. On Tuesday, after reports began to circulate online that the 36-year-old actress has been cut from the film, her team says it’s not true. «The rumor mill continues as it has from day one — inaccurate, insensitive, and slightly insane,” a spokesperson for Heard tells ET.  Heard starred alongside Jason Momoa in the original DC film.

Johnny Depp celebrated his victory in his defamation trial by having a FaceTime chat with longtime friend Robert Downey Jr.

Despite his recent win in Virginia, Johnny Depp's legal journey is not over yet. The actor is due back in court in July and will be represented by his now-famous lawyer, Camille Vasquez. Depp is wrapped up in a 2018 assault-related lawsuit from a former colleague that is now slated to go to trial.