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Pirates of the Caribbean franchise development

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Disney is developing a sixth installment of the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise, which appears to be evolving the series by centering on a new protagonist. Reports indicate that Margot Robbie is expected to take a leading role. role, though no official commitment has been made. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed at the D23 event that the studio is in active discussions with Johnny Depp regarding his return. While previous development plans focused included a focus on moving away from his character, Jack Sparrow’s son or a total reboot, the new project may feature Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow in a supporting or mentor capacity to bridge the original series with the new era. Bruckheimer stated, “We’re talking to Johnny, we’re working on a screenplay, and hopefully we can get this done.” Depp’s relationship with Disney has been strained following his departure from the franchise and his previous comments regarding the studio’s support during his legal battles. While rumors of a comeback have circulated, official confirmation from Disney or Depp’s representatives remains pending. The project represents an evolution of a saga that has grossed over $4.5 billion across five films. This development follows years of uncertainty regarding Depp’s involvement following legal disputes and previous indications that he would not return to the role. The production is currently in the screenplay development phase, and no official release date has been set. As the film enters early development, casting speculation has increased. While no official cast has been announced by Disney, announced, fan predictions on the betting platform Kalshi suggest several returning actors, including Orlando Bloom as William Turner and Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann. Other names frequently mentioned in speculation include Geoffrey Rush, Bill Nighy, Penélope Cruz, Austin Butler, Ayo Edebiri, and Hailee Steinfeld. Although Robbie has been reported to be in talks, no official commitment has been made.

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  4. 2026-08-19 03:39 UTC Pirates of the Caribbean franchise development

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