One of the most beloved characters in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies is Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow. However, Disney chose to go “a different path” after Amber Heard resurfaced her domestic assault allegations in an op-ed. Rumors circulated that the actor would be replaced in the upcoming movies.
Dwayne Johnson, another popular Hollywood star, is rumored to be in talks to replace Johnny Depp. The Rock has the reputation, ability, and charm to pull it off, and he’s one of Hollywood’s most sought-after performers, receiving offer after offer.
Meanwhile, the management is already on the lookout for potential alternatives for other roles too. According to rumors, Margot Robbie could play this character in the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean film. Dwayne Johnson maintains a warm relationship with Disney. Disney plans to feature a new look featuring one of Hollywood’s best-known stars.
I don’t know if it’s true or a rumor and I absolutely love @TheRock, seen every movie, but there is only one Captain Jack Sparrow and that is #johnnydepp. I won’t watch POTC 6 without Johnny.
— Heather (@ladyashlar) May 31, 2022
“Dwayne Johnson Will Replace Johnny Depp in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Film ”
uhm no— Disney screwed over Johnny Depp. Disney needs to come out and apologize for how wrongly they treated Mr. Depp and not look to reboot POTC franchise. Show some class Disney. Yuh looking goofy
— Elisé Marie 🔪🩸 (@Hithwenn) June 1, 2022
According to producer Jerry Bruckheimer, they are currently working on two scripts. Jerry also stated that Johnny Depp’s comeback to the franchise is unlikely and that he will not return to his role as Captain Jack Sparrow. The Rock could be used for the other script mentioned by Bruckheimer.
Dwayne Johnson is rumored to play Jack Sparrow
Fans had been eager to see Johnny Depp return to Pirates of the Caribbean 6 since he won his defamation lawsuit over his ex-wife Amber Heard. However, a recent rumor says that Dwayne Johnson will play the lead role in the next film.
Idc how much I love @TheRock but me and millions of millions of people will boycott this movie fk NO everything has been taken from him everything do not take Captain Jack #JusticeForJohnnyhttps://t.co/UP54btfVJ1
— Darlene (@dzurfley) May 27, 2022
Johnny WON! Amber Heard is now part of the MePoo movement! Disney better give Johnny all the Alpacas he wanted. And we’re not gonna watch Pirates without Johnny Depp in it. The Rock Dwayne Johnson is not Jack Sparrow. #JohnnyDeppJustice pic.twitter.com/X1AS25BmtM
— Josylou Nuesca (@NurseJosy) June 1, 2022
Several rumors about Johnny’s involvement in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 and Amber’s role in Aquaman 2 are making the internet abuzz.
No additional details, however, about his signing with the Pirates squad have been released earlier. Moreover, if there was any truth to such rumors, they would have been highly publicized.