Johnny Depp Returning As 'Jack Sparrow' In Next 'Pirates' Film? Producer Shares Details

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is likely to make a return as the beloved Captain Jack Sparrow, according to franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

In a recent interview, Bruckheimer opened up about having discussions with Depp about a new Pirates film, and he feels optimistic.

"If he likes the way the part's written, I think he would do it. It's all about what's on the page, as we all know... We are still working on a screenplay. We want to make it. We just have to get the right screenplay. We haven't quite gotten there yet, but we're close," the producer was quoted as saying by Variety.

If things go as planned, Depp could soon reprise his role in a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film.

Bruckheimer had previously said that if a Pirates film is made, it would be a reboot of the franchise.

"It's a reboot, but if it were up to me, he would be in it. I love him. He's a good friend. He's an amazing artist, and he has a unique look. He created Captain Jack," he told Variety at the time. "That was not on the page; that was him doing a little Pepe Le Pew and Keith Richards. That was his interpretation of Jack Sparrow."

Work is currently underway on a screenplay, Bruckheimer suggested.

Depp previously headlined five Pirates films from 2003 to 2017, all of which performed well at the global box office, collecting more than Dh2.23 billion ($650 million).

However, it was his legal troubles and the 2022 trial with Amber Heard that left the Disney-backed series on an uncertain note.

Since then, the actor has been taking on independent projects outside of Hollywood.

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