As Johnny Depp's defamation suit against his ex-wife Amber Heard is still pending, Disney will not enlist Depp for the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' production.
Dwayne Johnson is rumored to take Johnny Depp's spot as Captain Jack Sparrow. After the 'Aquaman' actress's oblique accusations in the Washington Post, Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp will no longer be a part of the famous film saga.
Is Dwayne Johnson Replacing Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean?
Meanwhile, the company is already on the lookout for suitable replacements. Margot Robbie has been linked to this role in the next 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film. Robbie's incursion, though, remains controversial.
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer announced that two spin-offs are in the works. According to specialized sources, there may be a third with an unexpected protagonist. The Rock might star in the third spin-off, according to The News.
Disney and the legendary actor have a friendly connection. Dwayne Johnson was touted as the new protagonist due to the good link. Disney wants to incorporate a makeover with one of Hollywood's most well-known actors. Dwayne Johnson may be able to relieve another star who has been in the limelight recently. The actor will also take over for Will Smith in the upcoming Aladdin film.
Getting the part of Jack Sparrow would be another triumph for the 'Jungle Cruise' actor. The Rock has a track record of appearing in box office hits like 'Jumanji' and 'The Fast and Furious' franchise.
What Will Happen to Johnny Depp's Career After Trial?
Throughout the dispute, Depp and his lawyers have stated that the allegations have severely influenced the actor's career. After losing a domestic violence libel case against The Sun in 2020, Depp dropped out of his role as Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts movie.
Last month, talent agent Christian Carino testified that he believed Amber Heard's claims of abuse lost Depp the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film, although the actor had previously played the character in five films.
The sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film has yet to be announced, but according to film producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the door for Depp to return isn't fully closed. Though his future involvement in Hollywood projects has yet to be verified, Depp is said to have at least one acting job in the works.
He'll portray the controversial French king Louis XV in the upcoming French-language film 'Jeanne du Barry,' which will be directed by Mawenn, who also stars as the ruler's mistress, Jeanne Bécu, as reported by Variety earlier this year.
Johnny Depp has recently performed the voice of Johnny Puff in 'Puffins Impossible,' a children's online mini-series. Aside from these ventures, the actor has gone viral for his actions throughout the trial, with comments like joking about delivering waffles for fans going viral across social media platforms, as per The Independent.
