Actor Johnny Depp, 59, will return to the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise as Captain Jack Sparrow five years after the last film. He has a test shoot scheduled in the UK scheduled for February 2023, according to British tabloid The Sun.
The working title of the new film in the franchise is “A Day At The Sea”. A source confirmed to the tabloid that he is resuming filming as Captain Jack Sparrow at a secret location in the UK, but the project is still in its early stages and no director has yet been announced.
The actor was fired from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise over allegations of domestic abuse made by ex-wife Amber Heard, 36, his former Hollywood agent said in April this year. During Depp’s defamation trial against Heard, the actor stated that he would not be returning to the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise under any agreement.
“If Disney came at you with $300 million ($300 million) and a million alpacas, nothing in the world would make you go back and work with Disney on a Pirates of the Caribbean movie? Correct?” asked Ben Rottenborn, Heard’s lawyer during the trial. “That’s true,” replied the actor, in an excerpt reproduced by Variety magazine.
Women’s charities said they were concerned to learn that Depp had been hired once again to play Captain Jack Sparrow. “When someone is accused or found guilty of domestic abuse, it is important that all employers take it seriously, and that includes employers in film and TV,” said Women’s Aid.
Fans of the actor made a petition asking for the return of the actor to the franchise. They collected over 800,000 signatures in an attempt to pressure Disney to rehire Depp.
I am Frederick Tuttle, who works in 247 News Agency as an author and mostly cover entertainment news. I have worked in this industry for 10 years and have gained a lot of experience. I am a very hard worker and always strive to get the best out of my work. I am also very passionate about my work and always try to keep up with the latest news and trends.
