“She sailed away so nicely”: Keira Knightley Refusing To Return to Pirates of the Caribbean 6 After Disney Kicked Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow Out?
Pirates of the Caribbean is a highly successful franchise with cult classic screenplays and performances. The iconic character ‘Jack Sparrow’ was created by Johnny Depp, the franchise’s leading man. However, because of his involvement in the court trial saga, his future with the Pirates is quite uncertain. Now, the film’s female lead, Keira Knightley has revealed whether she will return for the next installment or not.
In 2003’s The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Knightley played the role of Elizabeth Swann. Then came the second sequel, in which she co-starred with Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom. She did, however, make a brief cameo in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, which was released in 2017.
Now, in a recent interview with ET at the premiere of her latest Hulu original film, Boston Stranger, she discussed whether she will return in the next Pirates of the Caribbean installment.
Keira Knightley’s Potential Return in Pirates Of The Caribbean
Keira Knightley is considering her return to the Pirates of the Caribbean sequel. She first appeared as Elizabeth Swann in 2003’s The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. She later co-starred in the sequels with Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom. Her character departed from the damsel-in-distress trope by becoming a competent pirate in her own right. She last appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales in 2017.
Knightley was asked about Elizabeth Swann’s possible return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise during an interview with ET at the premiere of her new film, Boston Strangler. Jerry Bruckheimer’s recent comments about wanting Depp to return to the series parked the question.
“What about Elizabeth Swan?” she replied. “I mean, she sailed away so nicely,” she said, seemingly content to let her character go. “She sailed away in brilliant style.”
Bruckheimer recently updated ET on the next Pirates of the Caribbean installment, including whether or not Johnny Depp will appear.
What Will Happen Next in the Pirates of the Caribbean Series?
The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has produced five films since its inception in 2003. While the budgets can be extravagant, the franchise has proven to be financially successful. To date, the films have reportedly grossed over $4.5 billion worldwide, generating massive amounts of merchandising revenue and establishing characters like ‘Jack Sparrow’.
With that kind of success, it’s not surprising to say that Jerry Bruckheimer wants to make more sequels. Depp has starred in the last two installments of the series, but his legal issues with his ex-wife, Amber Heard have jeopardized his career. As a result, the actor was forced to drop several roles.
Furthermore, without its most famous star, the future of Pirates of the Caribbean became uncertain. Bruckheimer, on the other hand, has stated that he is willing to bring Depp back for a sixth film.
There were also some rumors that Pirates of the Caribbean would have a new female lead starring Margot Robbie.
Regardless, Knightley appeared satisfied with her decision not to return. Similarly to Bruckheimer’s comments about wanting Depp to return, he has also stated that the sixth installment will feature a younger cast.
Well, nothing has been confirmed, and now, all we can do is wait!
Source: ET
