Johnny Depp in talks for ‘Pirates 6’ as Jack Sparrow

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that discussions are underway with Johnny Depp for a possible return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the sixth instalment of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise. Speaking to Deadline at D23, Bruckheimer said, 'We're talking with Johnny (Depp), we're working on a screenplay, and hopefully we can get this done.'

However, sources told Variety that the new film may shift focus to Margot Robbie's character, with Depp's Sparrow potentially appearing in a supporting role. Bruckheimer had previously told Entertainment Weekly in August that he believed the actor 'would do it,' depending on the screenplay. The project has been in development for years, with Craig Mazin and Ted Elliott attached to write.

The franchise has generated approximately USD 4.5 billion worldwide across five films. The last instalment, 2017's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales', grossed about USD 795.9 million globally. No release date or final casting has been announced yet.