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Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow will perhaps remain the actor’s most iconic role ever. ThePirates of the Caribbeanmovie series began withThe Curse of the Black Pearland went on to create a $4.5 billion-grossing franchise. The franchise has five movies to its name with a reported sixth movie and a spin-off in the works. However, fans are left wondering if they will see Depp back again as Jack Sparrow in another Pirates film.
Disney fired theEdward Scissorhandsactor from the franchise following Amber Heard’s accusations of domestic abuse against him. During his defamation lawsuit, theFrom Hellactor revealed that he wouldn’t consider a return to the franchise after Disney strained their relationship by firing him even before a verdict came.
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Johnny Depp Claimed He Never Misses ThePiratesFilms
Johnny Deppattended the Barcelona Film Festival in 2021 to promote his film,Minamata.The Lone Rangeractor took some questions from the press and one newspaper, El País, asked him whether he misses thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise. Depp revealed that he did not miss the movie or the character, because he never let go of them. TheTranscendenceactor answered:
“No, I don’t miss it, because I have it every day, I always carry it with me, I travel with Captain Jack in my suitcase. I belong to Jack Sparrow and he is loyal to me.”
TheBlack Massactor always entertained fans and children with his appearance as Jack Sparrow off-screen. Depp has previously surprised fans with the Disney character at several events.The Touristactor also frequently brings happiness to children in hospital with his pirate costume. No wonder, theMurder on the Orient Expressactor carries Captain Jack Sparrow with him everywhere.
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Will Fans Ever Get To See Johnny Depp Back As Jack Sparrow On Screen?
The producer of thePirates of the Caribbeanseries, Jerry Bruckheimer, has since made attempts to bring back Johnny Depp to the franchise. After his firing, Bruckheimer tried to include Depp’s cameo as Jack Sparrow in the sixth installment, but Disney refused this proposal. Following Depp’s defamation trial, Bruckheimer continues to actively pursue him to return to the saga.
However, theFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themactor refuses to return because of his unjust firing. The fans still have hope as Depp, in June 2023, hinted that he’s open to returning to the franchise only if it’s the right script for him. As Depp seeks to rebuild his career after the legal battles, there’s no doubt that another Jack Sparrow appearance would be celebrated by fans all over.
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APiratesspin-off featuringMargot Robbiewas announced earlier, but theBarbieactress revealed that the project is not moving forward. In the meantime, fans can stream their favoritePirates of the Caribbeanmovie on Disney+.
Source:El País
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
