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  • Dwayne Johnson to Replace Johnny Depp in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Film, Report Says

    Dwayne Johnson to Replace Johnny Depp in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Film, Report Says

    As Johnny Depp and Amber Head’s legal battle comes to a close, rumours regarding Dwayne Johnson replacing Depp as ‘Captain Jack Sparrow’ have started doing rounds on the internet.

    ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ producer Jerry Bruckheimer officially confirmed recently that a script is being developed with Margot Robbie as the lead character. When asked if Johnny Depp’s character ‘Captain Jack Sparrow’ would return, he said that currently there were no plans in the works.

    It doesn’t seem that Johnson would play the role of Captain Jack Sparrow, but rather would be a different character introduced in the franchise, similar to what will be seen with Margot Robbie’s spinoff film.

    Now, a report from Giant Freakin’ Robot indicates that Depp may never return in the role and, instead, Dwayne Johnson may be eyed for the next leading role in a Pirates of the Caribbean spinoff.

    The report reads:

    “It has already been announced by Jerry Bruckheimer that two spinoffs are in the works. One will see Margot Robbie take the lead of the franchise. The other is currently a mystery for now. However, based on our trusted and proven source, we can report that a third spinoff is in the works. This third Pirates spinoff will star Dwayne Johnson.”

    The Rock co-starred with Emily Blunt in Jungle Cruise, a film released in 2021. The positive link was enough reason to advance Johnson as the new protagonist.

  • VIDEO: Johnny Depp Says New Police Bodycam Footage Proves Amber Heard is Lying

    VIDEO: Johnny Depp Says New Police Bodycam Footage Proves Amber Heard is Lying

    New police testimony and bodycam footage ‘proves’ Amber Heard is lying about the fight that ended their 18-month marriage, according to Johnny Depp and his legal team.

    Heard and her allies have given evidence in multiple legal cases saying Depp hurled a phone at her face and trashed their penthouse kitchen during the notorious May 2016 blow out.

    But the actor’s lawyers claim the depictions of damage – including broken candelabras, glass strewn on the floor and red wine sloshed on the walls and carpets – are completely at odds with what police remember. Take a look at the bodycam footage for yourself below:

    Four different LAPD officers visited the stylish, loft-style apartment in downtown Los Angeles within the space of two hours after Heard’s pals mistakenly dialed 911 twice, according to a report from Daily Mail.

    The first two cops have given new depositions within the past month reiterating that they swept the $1.5 million property but didn’t see any injuries, vandalism or evidence of a crime.

    Their body-worn devices reveal a tidy hallway leading to an elegant kitchen and living area adorned with ornaments, fresh flowers, piles of books, numerous candles and candelabras.

    The officers don’t appear to spot anything suspicious, however, and there are no obvious signs of damage, disarray or staining to the floors or carpets in the three and a half minute videos.

  • Johnny Depp Reportedly Cast in Tim Burton’s ‘Beetlejuice 2’

    Johnny Depp Reportedly Cast in Tim Burton’s ‘Beetlejuice 2’

    After Johnny Depp lost his libel case in the UK, Disney and other studios began to back away from the famed Pirates of the Caribbean actor, but rumour has that long time friend Tim Burton might be the one to give the actor another shot with a role in Beetlejuice 2.

    “Depp has had talks with his old friend to team up once again for a new project. He can’t say for sure right now what it might be, but he notes that one possibility is the long-awaited Beetlejuice 2,” insider Daniel Richtman claims.

    Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have a longstanding successful relationship when it comes to movies. This shared history might be one reason the director is willing to consider Depp in an upcoming film in spite of the latter’s recent woes. Through the years they’ve worked together on a total of eight films.

    “If he manages to get one more good part, he could ostensibly come back,” indie producer Orian Williams said. “I would consider hiring him for the right role. You can question a lot, but you can’t ever question his talent.”

    Disney had distanced itself from the 57-year-old actor even before his ‘wife beater’ libel trial in the UK, despite never formally severing ties according to The Hollywood Reporter.

    THR reveals Disney blocked Depp’s return to Pirate’s of the Caribbean. Citing producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s desire to include Depp in the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie, even if just in a cameo role to hand over the reins of the franchise to Robbie, the report says “Disney balked,” refusing to entertain the idea due to the reputation risk it would pose for the family-friendly media giant.

  • Petition Demanding Johnny Depp’s Return as Jack Sparrow Nears 300,000

    Petition Demanding Johnny Depp’s Return as Jack Sparrow Nears 300,000

    After Johnny Depp lost his libel court case against a British newspaper that called him a “wife beater,” reports surfaced claiming that Disney was backing away from the actor, but now fans have started a petition calling for his return to the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise.

    A petition posted on change.org titled “We want JOHNNY DEPP back as CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW has been signed by over 250,000 as it heads towards its goal of at least 300,000.

    “Johnny Depp has been out recently as Captain Jack Sparrow. One of the reasons is his personal issues as well,” the petition reads.

    It continues: “He has been playing this role since 2003 when we first saw him arriving at the Port Royal in his boat with that epic background music playing.

    “But can you imagine someone else portraying this instead of him? Or no Jack Sparrow at all?”

    The petition goes on to say that without Depp’s Sparrow the Pirates franchise is a sunken ship.

  • Disney Reportedly Cutting Ties with Johnny Depp After ‘Wife Beater’ Libel Case Loss

    Disney Reportedly Cutting Ties with Johnny Depp After ‘Wife Beater’ Libel Case Loss

    Disney is backing away from Johnny Depp and is no longer considering him for any part of a potential “Pirates of the Caribbean” reboot after the actor lost lost his libel court case against a British newspaper that called him a “wife beater”, according to reports.

    On Monday, the UK’s High Court ruled in the publisher’s favor which claimed there was “overwhelming evidence” that he had assaulted the actress Amber Heard repeatedly during their marriage.

    “The House of Mouse is reportedly no longer interested in bringing back the embattled actor in any capacity when it comes to the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise,” according to WGTC.

    Depp sued News Group Newspapers and Dan Wootton — The Sun’s executive editor — over an article that claimed the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star was violent toward Heard while they were together.

    Citing evidence, including photos, audio recordings and Depp’s own text messages, lawyers for the newspaper group argued in court filings that Depp “beat his wife Amber Heard, causing her to suffer significant injury, and on occasion leading to her fearing for her life.”

    Depp had admitted long-term problems with drugs and alcohol during the trial but said the tabloid’s claims that he was violent toward Heard were “completely untrue.”

    However, Judge Andrew Nicol said in his 129-page judgment Monday that the paper’s claims had been shown to be “substantially true.”

    In a statement, Depp’s law firm, Schillings, indicated he would contest the ruling, saying “the judgment is so flawed that it would be ridiculous for Mr Depp not to appeal this decision.”

  • RUMOR: ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Reboot To Star Female Pirate Redd as Sparrow Replacement

    RUMOR: ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Reboot To Star Female Pirate Redd as Sparrow Replacement

    As we previously reported, Disney might be considering rebooting their billion dollar Pirates of the Caribbean franchise without Johnny Depp and now rumor has it that the lead role may go to a female pirate that many Disney fans already know.

    According to a report today from Hybrid News, the studio is looking to center the franchise on Redd, the recently revamped character in the popular Disney Parks attraction.

    The character is well known to Disney fans and has been around for quite some time.  The redhead has been part of the auction scene in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction since it first opened, but last year Disney reimagined that section of the ride in both Disneyland and Disney World.

    In Disney World’s new version the famed redhead is no longer being auctioned off. She has a new look and a new attitude! Now she sports a rifle and clearly isn’t taking any guff from any scurvy pirates.

    A bit mysterious by nature, Redd travels to various ports throughout the Caribbean—selling rum and collecting coin.  She has been given a full back story and it could be just what Disney is looking for.  After all, the ride inspired the first set of movies, why not let it inspire the reboot as well.

    There is no script as of yet, but what we do know at this point is that Disney has had early talks with Deadpool and Zombieland screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick about writing the reboot.

  • Pirates Of The Caribbean May Reboot Without Johnny Depp

    Pirates Of The Caribbean May Reboot Without Johnny Depp

    Johnny Depp may have walked the plank as Jack Sparrow for the last time according to some reports. A “Pirates Of The Caribbean” exec hinted recently that the actor would not appear in the newly planned reboot of the franchise.

    The 55-year-old has played Jack Sparrow in the films for the past 15 years, but he will reportedly no longer be part of the films as Disney Studios plan a reboot.

    As Disney Studios confirm they are planning a major reboot for the franchise, script writer Stuart Beattie revealed in an interview with DailyMailTV that they were planning on reworking the whole franchise – and implying that Johnny Depp might not appear in the reboot.

    “I think he’s had a great run”, the writer said of Johnny Depp’s 15 years playing Jack Sparrow. “Obviously, he’s made that character his own and it’s become the character he’s most famous for now. And kids all over the world love him as that character so I think it’s been great for him, it’s been great for us, so I’m just very, very happy about it.”

    He went on to say that playing the pirate will be Depp’s “legacy” as “it’s the only character he’s played five times”, adding that it was the franchise that helped him to establish himself as an actor.

    Screenrant reported back in August that, Disney is keen to bring Joachim Ronning back to direct a sixth Pirates movie, which would likely focus on the new, younger cast members; Brenton Thwaites as Henry Turner, and Kaya Scodelario as Carina Smyth.

    According to , Disney has had early talks with Deadpool and Zombieland screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick about writing a script.

    It is not known why Depp has been dropped from the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise, but Depp’s private life has been seriously marred recently by allegations of abuse from ex-wife Amber Heard, of substance abuse, of his treatment of cast and crew, and his general behavior on set.

    At this point, it’s unclear if the statements would mean the end of Depp’s role as Jack Sparrow. Only time will tell.