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Speaking with the New York Times, Bailey teased the story for the next film in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as well as addressed the possibility for Depp to return and while he didn’t confirm the actor would appear, his answer seemed to leave the door open.
“We think we have a really good, exciting story that honors the films that have come before also has something new stay,” Bailey said.
And then, specifically about Depp, Bailey said he was “noncommittal at this point.”
While Disney may be “noncommittal” at this point, franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer has previously said that he would love to have Depp back as part of the franchise. Bruckheimer previously told The Hollywood Reporter that he would love to have him back, and that the reaction his personal life is “unfortunate”.
“You’d have to ask [Disney]. I can’t answer that question. I really don’t know,” Bruckheimer shared about bringing back Depp. “I would love to have him in the movie. He’s a friend, a terrific actor, and it’s unfortunate that personal lives creep into everything we do.”
Earlier this year, Bruckheimer reiterated that he would be open to Depp’s return to the franchise.
“We’ll see,” he said at the Oscars. “I would love it. I would love him in the movie. That’s all I can tell you.”
What do you think? Would you want Depp to return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise? Are you excited about the possibility of a sixth Pirates movie? Let us know your thoughts about the matter in the comment section.
