Overview

• Speaking at TheWrap’s TheGrill, Bruckheimer confirmed Margot Robbie remains involved with a new Pirates of the Caribbean film.
• He said two scripts were in development and one was dropped, with work continuing on the surviving draft.
• Franchise veteran Ted Elliott contributed to the current script, and another writer has been brought in to complete it.
• Bruckheimer reiterated a script-first approach, saying the film will not move forward without a satisfactory screenplay and that no release date is set.
• On possible legacy returns, he has spoken with Johnny Depp and said a comeback would depend on how the role is written, while Keira Knightley reports no discussions and Orlando Bloom has voiced interest in reuniting.