According to sources, Johnny Depp may be saying farewell to Captain Jack Sparrow and indeed the entire Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Following the departure of Disney boss Dick Cook, big changes are afoot at the studio, and Depp has admitted to being less than enthusiastic about returning as pirate Captain Jack Sparrow in the fourth installment of the franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Fans have already voiced their concerns about losing Depp in the iconic role, but Disney is unperturbed.
Says Cinema Blend:
Adding to the comments Depp made to the L.A. Times, our regular tipster is saying that even if he makes the fourth film, he definitely won’t be back for a fifth or sixth. Given that the Pirates franchise was the only live-action property making any money for the studio, they could reach deep in their pockets and keep Depp on for #4, but they’re also preparing to replace Captain Jack with a entirely new character if he refuses a fifth and sixth film.
What do you think? Would you see Pirates without Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow?
