Overview

• Producer Jerry Bruckheimer told ScreenRant that the screenplay is underway and intends a fresh take rather than a full reboot.
• Bruckheimer confirmed that some original cast members will return but declined to name which actors.
• Orlando Bloom said he’d welcome reuniting the core ensemble as Disney sorts out the film’s creative direction.
• Johnny Depp’s potential comeback as Captain Jack Sparrow remains unconfirmed following his defamation trial remark that he would not return for “300 million and a million alpacas.”
• A standalone Margot Robbie spinoff has been delayed as Disney prioritizes development on the sixth main installment.