Key Takeaways:
– Austin Butler shows keen interest in joining the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
– Despite Butler's potential involvement, Disney might still rope in Margot Robbie and Johnny Depp.
– Disney is considering a unique female-centric storyline or a potential final run for Depp's Sparrow.
– Johnny Depp returning as Jack Sparrow might be costly but offers a fitting farewell.
– Pirates producer, Jerry Bruckheimer, reveals interest in getting Depp back in action.
The Pirates' Voyage Towards a New Journey
After Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales hit the screens in 2017, the franchise had a pause, stirred by allegations against its star, Johnny Depp. Rumors spread about Disney considering a new path for the popular pirate ship, potentially with Margot Robbie captaining the voyage. The buzz about the possible inclusion of Austin Butler in this journey has created quite a stir. Still, new sources reveal that Robbie's and Depp's participation in the Pirates' universe isn't off the table yet.
Signs of Hope for Robbie and Depp
According to an insider (via Life & Style), there's heavy interest from Austin Butler's team to cast the star of Dune as the franchise's new face. However, this development doesn't necessarily mean an end for Robbie or Depp. Disney is keeping the door open for these two high-profile actors.
Riding High on Barbie's Success
Robbie's incredible success with Barbie last year, has boosted Disney's hopes. They are contemplating a narrative that strongly appeals to the female audience, banking on Robbie's star power to recreate the Barbie magic.
Possible Return of Johnny Depp
The insider report also brings into light that Disney may be mulling over the return of Depp's iconic character, Jack Sparrow. However, this route, while a crowd-pleaser, can be expensive and risky due to Depp's age and controversial reputation. If they do opt for this alternative, Depp's return might be planned as an epic franchise finale.
Bruckheimer's Eagerness for Depp's Return
Despite hinting at Robbie's installment getting production priority post-Barbie's success, Jerry Bruckheimer, one of Pirates' main producers, expressed his enthusiasm to bring Depp back.
Bruckheimer said about Depp, “He's a good friend. He's an amazing artist and he's a unique look. He created Captain Jack. That was not on the page, that was him doing a little Pepé Le Pew and Keith Richards. That was his interpretation of Jack Sparrow.”
Bruckheimer admitted he would love a franchise reboot with the Edward Scissorhands star returning to play the iconic pirate. There's no denying that Robbie and Butler have what it takes to knock their roles out of the park. Still, it seems only fitting to give the fans one more go of Depp as Sparrow so that he receives a proper send-off.
Conclusion
With recent developments and insider news, the new edition of the Pirates of the Caribbean may feature fresh faces and old favorites. Whether it's Robbie's star power, Butler's keen interest, or Depp's potential return as Jack Sparrow, exciting times lie ahead for the franchise.
