Pirates of the Caribbean 6: Will Johnny Depp reprise his iconic role?

Rush, who himself had his own courtroom victory, admitted that he had talked to Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer regarding reviving himself and Depp. Rush had thought his time as Barbossa was done after his on-screen sacrifice in Dead Men Tell No Tales. But Depp’s potential comeback might make a difference.

Hyderabad: Johnny Depp could be making a return after an eight-year break in playing his role of Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Fans have always wondered when he would make his comeback, and recent hints by Geoffrey Rush, who essayed Captain Barbossa, indicate that negotiations were underway.

Rush, who himself had his own courtroom victory, admitted that he had talked to Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer regarding reviving himself and Depp. Rush had thought his time as Barbossa was done after his on-screen sacrifice in Dead Men Tell No Tales. But Depp’s potential comeback might make a difference.

There are reports that Disney had initially planned to make two versions of Pirates 6, one with Depp and one without. But since Depp has won his defamation case against Amber Heard, rumors of his return have grown stronger.

Depp was dropped from the franchise in 2018, and then he said he wouldn’t come back even for “$300 million and a million alpacas.” Now, there are rumors that Disney is ready to fulfill his demands to get him back.

As no confirmation has been officially made, Depp’s return would be a huge milestone for the billion-dollar franchise. Fans globally eagerly await an official announcement as Disney makes arrangements for the highly awaited sequel.