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Johnny Depp returns to studio films as talks continue over Pirates role
Disney dropped Johnny Depp in 2018 as allegations linked to his split from Amber Heard escalated and led to two court trials.
He is now leading two studio films, including Paramount’s Ebenezer and Lionsgate’s thriller Day Drinker.
Disney is in talks with Depp about Pirates of the Caribbean, according to producer Jerry Bruckheimer, while a screenplay is being developed.
The next Pirates film has not been approved, and the part for Depp may be smaller than before.
The article describes a shift after years in which Depp said he had no interest in working with Disney or making studio films.
Fans have turned out for his music tour, and a film industry consultancy says audiences are interested in seeing his films.
If the Pirates project moves ahead, shooting may begin in 2027.
Johnny Depp is returning to studio films, with leading roles in two upcoming productions.
Disney is in talks with Depp about reprising Captain Jack Sparrow in the next Pirates of the Caribbean film.
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said the film’s screenplay is being worked on, but it has not received a green light.
The Pirates role may be smaller than Depp’s previous appearances, and filming may begin in 2027.
Depp is also set to lead Paramount’s Ebenezer and Lionsgate’s thriller Day Drinker.
- Who
- Johnny Depp is returning to studio films. Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are involved in talks about his possible Pirates role.
- What
- Depp is set to lead two studio films and is discussing a return as Captain Jack Sparrow.
- When
- The article was published on October 16, 2026. Pirates filming may begin in 2027.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated
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Depp was negotiating to play Captain Jack Sparrow again as the fallout from his divorce began to escalate.
Depp toured with Hollywood Vampires during the summer.
The Daily Mail reported that Depp was set to lead studio films and was in talks about returning to Pirates.
Shooting on the next Pirates film may begin.
- Pirates producer
- Jerry Bruckheimer
- Possible filming year
- 2027
- Paramount film
- Ebenezer
- Lionsgate film
- Day Drinker
- Depp’s Pirates character
- Captain Jack Sparrow
What people are saying
We're talking with Johnny, we're working on a screenplay, and hopefully we can get this done.
even for $300 million and a million alpacas
He says he isn't interested in speaking someone else's words.