Overview
- Jerry Bruckheimer told reporters on Sunday at D23 that he is speaking with Johnny Depp and that a screenplay for Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is being written.
- Neither Disney nor Depp has confirmed a deal, and no director, release date, or casting announcements have been made.
- Some outlets have reported the next film may shift focus to a new lead and that Margot Robbie has been in talks, but those reports remain unconfirmed.
- Depp’s potential return is being reported in the context of his legal battles with Amber Heard and a subsequent slowdown in mainstream studio work, factors that shaped his relationship with Disney.
- The franchise has grossed more than $4.5 billion worldwide, which makes the outcome of these talks commercially significant and worth watching for casting choices and studio confirmation.