Disney reportedly wants Johnny Depp to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the next Pirates of the Caribbean film.
According to Poptopic, Disney is reportedly very interested in seeing the pirate returning to the big screen again, a source tells that “the deal is reportedly for Johnny Depp to return as Jack Sparrow” and is worth around $301 million USD.
”Disney are very interested in patching up their relationship with Johnny Depp,” the insider told Poptopic. “They reached out to the actor prior to his defamation trial against Amber Heard and asked whether he would be interested in returning for another ‘Pirates’ film or two.”
According to the insider, Disney is making amends to Depp by sending him a gift basket along with a “very heartfelt letter.” He also stated that they have already written a script for a Jack Sparrow film in the hopes that the actor will forgive them and return as his “iconic character.”
The news follows Depp’s protracted legal battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard, in which the actor faced scrutiny following Heard’s alleged domestic abuse and sexual assault in a 2016 op-ed. Due to the allegations, Depp lost a lot of money and opportunities, including Captain Jack Sparrow.
