After winning the defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, many rumors about Johnny Depp’s return to the Pirates movie franchise have been circulating on social media.
Recently, a source revealed to Poptopic that the 59-year-old actor is in conversation with Disney and is expected to sign a deal worth 300 million dollars to make a comeback as Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming Pirates movie.
As per the insider, “Disney is desperate for Depp.”
“They are very much interested in patching up their relationship with Johnny Depp. They reached out to the actor prior to his defamation trial against Amber Heard and asked whether he would be interested in returning for another Pirates film or two.”
“I know corporate sent him a gift basket with a very heartfelt letter, but I’m unsure how it was received. But what I can tell you is that the studio has already penned up a draft for a film about Jack Sparrow — so they are very hopeful that Johnny will forgive them and return as his iconic character.”
The source added, “The deal is reportedly for Johnny Depp to return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 and a spin-off Disney Plus series about the early life of the Captain of The Black Pearl.”
It also claimed that a $300 million deal is reported to be signed between the media house and the embattled actor.
Now, as we all know that during the trial, the ‘Edward Scissorhands’ actor stated in front of the jury that he would never return to work with Disney after they removed him from the sixth Pirates movie.
His legal team also claimed their client lost $22 million when the franchise dropped him from the new film.
Following the trial, a former Disney executive told People that after winning his legal battle against Amber Heard, Johnny became the ‘most wanted’ person in Hollywood.
“The appetite is just huge, no doubt about that. I absolutely believe post-verdict that Pirates is primed for rebooting with Johnny as Capt. Jack back on board. There is just too much potential box-office treasure for a beloved character deeply embedded in the Disney culture.” He said.
After all these statements and speculations, Johnny Depp fans worldwide celebrated the good news and exclaimed with joy.
“What did I just hear? Captain Jack Sparrow is coming back? OMG!!! Can’t wait.” A person wrote on Twitter.
“Can’t contain my happiness after reading that Johnny will play Jack Sparrow again. Bring it on Disney!!!” Another wrote.
“Johnny Depp returning as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is amazing, absolutely can’t wait to see him rolling again.” Commented another.
But amongst all these rumors, one of Depp’s representatives told NBC News that no such deal exists – ‘it’s not true.’
“This is all made up, there is no truth to all these statements circulating online. Mr. Depp is not returning to the Disney franchise.” Reported by E! News.
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Hope Johnny holds his ground..what Disney did to him is beyond horrible. And it’s bullshit that they think they can buy their way out of their part in the hell he battled through.
I believe he is a man of his word. He said he would not be going back which saddens me. I also believe that he could forgive them but it’s going to take more than them asking. The owe him a huge very loud apology made publicly and with that I could see he may forgive them. Will he come back as Jack Sparrow… perhaps if they do that…and for the love of the character and his fans. But they will need to make the apology loud so all can hear.. and mean it! I pray he will come back as so loved him in this role! and anxious to see what he decides.
It’s a bummer. But I don’t blame him one bit. Too bad Disney snubbed their nose at him during the most difficult time of his life and couldn’t realize that the whole relationship he was in since 2011-12 may have been the cause of his alcohol and substance abuse and irrational behaviors.
I will never watch another Pirates of the Caribbean movie without him involving the demise of Jack Sparrow without him there playing the part. Let them try without him and see how that goes.
If he did do it his heart wouldn’t be in it and therefore it would be a lose lose situation which is truly sad. But it allows for new creative directions and opportunities for Jonny to delve into and one thing all his fans know is that they will always be fully entertained with any of his work.