Disney, Johnny Depp Reportedly Reopen Talks on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 6’
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is credited by reports with reviving the conversation, with Depp said to have responded positively to a new script draft.
Overview
- Industry reports say Disney and Johnny Depp have quietly restarted discussions about a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film.
- Neither Disney nor Depp has issued an on-the-record confirmation, and there is no production greenlight.
- The franchise has been stalled since 2017, as efforts to proceed without Jack Sparrow repeatedly faltered with fans.
- Jerry Bruckheimer is portrayed as the key advocate pushing for Depp’s return to the series.
- Reporting suggests a creative reset that keeps Jack Sparrow central while adding new characters and a more character-driven arc.