Overview
- Industry newsletter The Insneider reports that Oscar-nominated 1917 co-writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns is negotiating to pen the sixth film.
- Multiple outlets cite the project as a priority for incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro and company president and chief creative officer Dana Walden.
- Current concept reportedly follows Jack Sparrow’s son alongside a new lead expected to be played by Margot Robbie.
- Johnny Depp’s involvement remains unresolved, with no director attached and no formal green light.
- Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has said development consolidated to a single script with contributions from veteran writer Ted Elliott, as Disney targets a tone closer to the originals with a modern edge and tighter budget.