Pirates of the Caribbean 6: What we know so far

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Pirates of the Caribbean, the beloved Disney franchise, has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with its daring adventures led by the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow. However, the journey to the highly anticipated Pirates of the Caribbean 6 has been a long and uncertain one. Let's dive into what we know about the current scenario.

The franchise, initially inspired by a theme park ride, skyrocketed in popularity with the release of the first film, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, in 2003. Subsequent sequels followed in 2006, 2007, 2011, and 2017, though viewership dwindled in the later installments. Nevertheless, the love for Captain Jack Sparrow remains strong among fans.

Pirates of the Caribbean 6 was announced in 2018, but the production has faced numerous obstacles along the way. The COVID-19 pandemic and the high-profile legal battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard further delayed the progress of the film. Consequently, information about the movie has been scarce, leading to an influx of rumors and speculations from eager fans.

One of the most persistent rumors has revolved around Johnny Depp's potential return as Jack Sparrow. However, these rumors were dispelled during Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard when he stated that he would never work with Disney again. Instead, a female-led spinoff featuring Margot Robbie was announced, with screenwriter Christina Hodson penning the script.

The demand for Depp's return is undeniable, evident from online petitions calling for Disney to bring him back. However, the situation is complex as there are fans who believe Depp is responsible for domestic abuse, creating a polarizing debate with no clear resolution. This differs from past controversies involving Disney, such as the Robin Williams incident, where the company was compelled to issue a public apology.

As for the cast of Pirates of the Caribbean 6, nothing has been officially confirmed. Speculation suggests the possible return of Orlando Bloom and Elizabeth Turner, respectively. In February 2023, Orlando Bloom expressed interest in returning to the franchise. In March, Keira Knightley explained to Entertainment Tonight why she would not make a return to the Disney franchise. "What about Elizabeth Swann?", Knightley joked when asked if she would re-join the crew, also commenting that her character sailed away "in brilliant style". Jerry Bruckheimer also commented about potentially bringing back Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow to the saga.

Additionally, there is a strong desire to see Geoffrey Rush reprise his role as Captain Barbossa or Kevin McNally as Joshamee Gibbs, but no official word has been given by Disney, the actors, or producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

Pirates of the Caribbean 6 has been in development for quite some time, and Disney has reassured fans that a release date is on the horizon. The only plot detail known thus far is the post-credits scene in the previous film, Dead Men Tell No Tales, which hinted at the return of Davy Jones. Although Will believes Jones appears in his nightmare, viewers discover that Jones is indeed present through barnacles on the floor, revealed by the camera zooming in. This suggests that the sixth movie might center around the return of the tentacled villain.

In June 2020, an announcement was made about a spin-off led by female characters. The talented Margot Robbie was set to star, with Christina Hodson working on the screenplay. This film was distinct from the development of Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Producer Bruckheimer was attached to the project. However, in November 2022, Robbie revealed that the project was not moving forward. Bruckheimer then clarified the following month that the project was not officially canceled; rather, a sequel had taken priority. He later reiterated that the spin-off would still be made, assuring that it had a "very strong story" but required some additional work.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jerry Bruckheimer stated that another spin-off "with a younger cast" is in the works alongside the Margot Robbie spin-off.

As of early June 2023, no official release date has been announced for Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Fans eagerly await updates and hope for an exciting continuation of the beloved franchise.

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