Will we see a Pirates of the Caribbean saga on the big screen one day? After Salazar’s Revenge, the last episode that hit the big screen in 2017, fans are looking forward to seeing Jack Sparrow in the cinema.

However, after Johnny Depp’s legal setbacks and the highly publicized lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, the chances of his franchise returning are slim. Indeed, the actor has already been fired from the Fantastic Beasts saga and replaced by Mads Mikkelsen.

However, Saga’s historic producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently left the door open for John to return as Jack Sparrow. he asked variety About the future of the license, the businessman first confirmed that his team was working on two new films, including one with the participation of Margot Robbie.

Then the journalist mentioned the case of Johnny Depp. “There is currently no return issue”Bruckheimer replied. “However, Saga’s future is still under study, nothing is decided”– he concluded, leaving room for doubt.

Meanwhile, Johnny Depp will return to the cinema in France. He will play the male lead in Maven’s next film (Polisse), a King Louis XV historical film titled Jeanne du Barry.

Jerry Bruckmeier, also a producer of Top Gun Maverick, was confirmed in the idea of ​​a Pirates of the Caribbean revival thanks to the success of the film with Tom Cruise. The feature film showed that a blockbuster directed by a superstar can still be synonymous with big numbers at the box office.

Johnny Depp’s return?

Will Johnny Depp want to suit up for this ultra-popular character, or will Disney bring him back? Based on his recent statements, nothing is less certain. Indeed, the actor closed the door on a return to the Pirates of the Caribbean saga during his lawsuit against Amber Heard.

This statement was made by the lawyer of his ex-husband during cross-examination. He asked her: “The fact is, Mr. Depp, if Disney came to you with $300 million and a million alpacas, there’s nothing on earth that would make you come back and work with Disney on a Pirates of the Caribbean movie? right?

Then Johnny Depp replied: “right”. Also, during his audition, Johnny Depp admitted that he felt betrayed by Disney when he was willing to do the right thing with his co-stars.

“I felt that these characters needed to say goodbye in a proper way. There is a way to end a franchise this big, and I think the characters deserved a positive ending. I had the intention of continuing until it was time to stop.”he clarified.

“I had a very deep and clear feeling that I had been betrayed by the people with whom I had worked so hard, by the people with whom I had given a character that they hated in the first place.”he added.

Will the actor change his mind or will Hollywood contact him again? We will have to be patient to find out, especially since the topic is still hot in public opinion.