VIRGINIA: Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is reportedly set to return to Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise after winning a libel lawsuit against the actress and Amber’s ex-wife.
Johnny Depp is famous for playing Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
Since the release of the first film in 2003, Depp has been in all five films and he is arguably the face of the franchise.
Fans had hoped to see Depp reprise the role in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, however, Disney decided to fire the actor after Amber Heard published an op-ed reviving his allegations of domestic abuse.
When Depp won the case against Heard, rumors spread that the actor would reprise his role in the Pirates franchise.
According to a former Disney executive, the company may reconsider Depp for the role of Jack Sparrow.
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Speaking to an international weekly magazine, the former Disney executive said: “I absolutely believe after the verdict that Pirates is set to reboot with Johnny as Captain Jack back on board.
“There is too much potential box office treasure for a beloved character deeply embedded in Disney culture,” he said.
He added, “With producer Jerry Bruckheimer riding atop Tom Cruise’s massive success in Top Gun: Maverick, there’s a huge appetite to bring back profitable Hollywood stars in massively popular franchises.
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Earlier, during his trial testimony, Johnny Depp was asked if he would return to the movie franchise if Disney approached him again. However, the actor had said that he would pass on the offer.
