Will Johnny Depp Get Pirates Role Back? Former Disney Exec Says…
03.06.2022 - 18:39
/ perezhilton.com
Now that Johnny Depp’s won his defamation case against Amber Heard, is there any chance he’d return to his fan-favorite role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise??
Well, new comments from a former Disney executive seem to suggest there’s a strong likelihood that the actor could be returning to the open seas — even despite his claims in court!
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While insiders have varying opinions on whether or not Johnny will be able to rise the ranks in Hollywood again after suffering a major blow to his reputation in the last few years, one former executive is confident Disney will want to capitalize on the actor’s loyal fanbase. Speaking to People on Thursday, the confidant explained:
The source also thinks the success of Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick, made by the same producer as the Pirates films, Jerry Bruckheimer, could influence Disney to pursue a new film with Depp.
Don’t get ready to tune into a new swashbuckler film with Depp at the helm just yet though — another Hollywood insider has a completely different take on the situation. Speaking to the outlet, they said it is “not very likely” that the 58-year-old will “come back as a star,” but suggested:
Hmm. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer previously told The Sunday Times that Margot was in the running to star in one of two films he is currently developing. Assuming she’d take the role, the insider added:
And if that miraculously happens, it “likely” won’t be released until 2025 due to production timelines. Of course, all this is a little skeptical considering all that Johnny has said about the films. As Perezcious readers know, he has been pretty adamant that he has no desire to