Pirates Producer Reports Johnny Depp May Return If Script Liked

Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer has indicated that Johnny Depp could reprise his iconic role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming sixth film, provided he likes the script. The franchise is currently working on a screenplay, with Bruckheimer emphasizing that the right story is key to Depp's potential return. Although the next film is planned as a reboot, Bruckheimer expressed his personal desire to have Depp involved, praising him as a unique artist who created the character's distinct style. Depp's future with the franchise had been uncertain following his legal troubles and Disney's distancing from him, but rumors of his comeback have grown alongside his recent career resurgence. However, it remains unlikely that other original cast members such as Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley will return. The new Pirates of the Caribbean installment does not yet have a release date but is not expected before 2027.