The big difference with this new rumor and the previous films is that the actor would only be there in support of the main character (who would therefore not be him) of this sixth film in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. This would nevertheless mark a return of the actor to Disney's good books after having removed him from the franchise following the trial with his ex-wife Amber Heard (accusing each other of domestic violence, they will both be found guilty of defamation , Heard will be ordered to pay him the sum of 10.35 million dollars increased to 1 million dollars after agreement, Depp to pay him 2 million dollars).
Regarding the saga, Depp himself made it known for a long time that he would not return, until producer Jerry Bruckheimer surprised everyone in 2022 by declaring that he was working on a possible return of Depp in the franchise. He also announced that Craig Mazin, creator of the Chernobyl and The Last of Us series, had been hired to co-write with Ted Elliot, a regular on the original Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Today, in a recent interview (below), Jerry Bruckheimer would clearly open the door to the comedian. To be continued.
