In a recent interview with the New York Times, Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Pictures, confirmed the production of at least 50 films in various stages of development, including a series of live-action (with Hercules AND Lillo and Stitch be part of it) in progress. Among the news that has caught the eye, however, is the confirmation that the reboot of the Pirates of the Caribbean it’s a priority for the studio – and who knows with Johnny Depp involved!
We think we have a really good and emotional story that honors the films that came before it, but also has something new to say.
Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Pictures, to return with Pirates of the Caribbean.
On the other hand, when asked about Depp’s return as the famous Captain Jack Sparrow, the boss limited himself to answering “for now, I’m not committed”, leaving some uncertainty and hopes regarding the return of the protagonist.
The doors seemingly opened by Bailey corroborate the words of a former Disney executive who, in 2022, also confirmed that Depp’s chances of returning to studio productions were high.
While the actor had also previously expressed doubts that a comeback was possible, the unnamed pro spoke to People at the time and said he was hopeful it would happen. Pirates of the Caribbean he would return with the actor in his place. See what the executive said here! the producer of Pirates of the Caribbean 6Jerry Bruckheimer, spoke on the subject leaving the possibility open.
It is worth mentioning that despite the mixed reactions to the five films in the franchise, Depp’s performance has always been an exception, generally receiving very positive responses, which even earned him an Oscar nomination for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Pirates of the Caribbean premiered in theaters in 2003 and grossed a global box office that surpassed the $4.5 billion mark.
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