Amidst the uncertainties around Johnny Depp’s return to the famous Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise, there is plausible insider knowledge that Disney is considering including him in the latest instalment in the franchise. The catch however, is that it is most likely to be a supporting / cameo role at best. This is in line with the studio’s apparent decision to reboot the smash hit series with younger artists that can carry forward the swashbuckling legacy for longer.
As with any news, this must be taken with a pinch of salt. Although, a good deal of credible news outlets have the same thing to say. A lot of the viewers and the fanbase of the franchise did not receive this news well to say the least. A lot of them consider this as a money grab tactic by Disney so as to increase their ticket sales, and they do not prefer watching any instalment of this series without the man that made us fall in love with the character of Capt. Jack Sparrow.
Disney is reportedly eyeing Ayo Edebiri for the titular role in Pirates 6, which would focus on a younger pirate ensemble in search of treasure. Margot Robbie is also a name that has come up multiple times in their discussions, to be cast as a character named Anne, which takes after the real life Irishwoman pirate, Anne Bonny.
As of now, all fans and viewers can rewatch and enjoy the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise via Disney+.