Dwayne Johnson to Replace Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean Film, Report Says – Disney Dorks

As Johnny Depp and Amber Heads legal battle comes to a close, rumours regarding Dwayne Johnson replacing Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow have started doing rounds on the internet.

Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer officially confirmed recently that a script is being developed with Margot Robbie as the lead character. When asked if Johnny Depps character Captain Jack Sparrow would return, he said that currently there were no plans in the works.

It doesnt seem that Johnson would play the role of Captain Jack Sparrow, but rather would be a different character introduced in the franchise, similar to what will be seen with Margot Robbies spinoff film.

Now, a report fromGiant Freakin Robotindicates that Depp may never return in the role and, instead, Dwayne Johnson may be eyed for the next leading role in aPirates of the Caribbeanspinoff.

The report reads:

It has already been announced by Jerry Bruckheimer that two spinoffs are in the works. One will see Margot Robbie take the lead of the franchise. The other is currently a mystery for now. However, based on ourtrusted and proven source, we can report that a third spinoff is in the works. This third Pirates spinoff will star Dwayne Johnson.

The Rockco-starred withEmily BluntinJungle Cruise, a film released in 2021. The positive link was enough reason to advance Johnson as the new protagonist.

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