Johnny Depp to reprise ‘Pirates’ role with $301 million contract: report

To modify a legendary line from Johnny Depp’s most well-known franchise: “This is the day that I will always remember as the day You almost canceled Captain Jack Sparrow.”

Beleaguered actor Johnny Depp is rumored to be paid more than $300 million to return to “Pirates of the Caribbean,” after being unceremoniously kicked out of the franchise in 2018 amid allegations of abuse by former Amber. heard. A source close to Disney allegedly dropped the bomb on a new interview with the Australian outlet Poptopic.

“The deal is reportedly for Johnny Depp to return as Jack Sparrow,” the leaky little birdie told the entertainment website Down Under.

The 59-year-old “Donnie Brasco” star had played the rambunctious buccaneer in five
“Pirates” movies in the last 15 years, before disney dropped it of the sixth and final installment in the wake of Heard’s 2018 Washington Post op-ed, Depp claimed he defamed him as a domestic abuser. This reportedly caused the “Edward Scissorhands” icon to appear. miss a payday of $22.5 million.

However, following Depp’s much-publicized victory in the libel lawsuit earlier this month, it appears House Of Mouse may be keen to recast him in the iconic role.

“Disney is very interested in fixing their relationship with Johnny Depp,” the source alleged according to Poptopic. “They contacted the actor before his libel trial against Amber Heard and asked if he would be interested in returning for one or two ‘Pirates’ movies.”

The Post has reached out to representatives for Depp and Walt Disney Pictures for comment.

Meanwhile, according to rumors, the comeback deal, reportedly worth $301 million, would see Depp “return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 and a Disney Plus spin-off series about the early years of the man’s life.” Captain of The Black Pearl. ”, according to the source.

“What I can tell you is that the studio has already written a draft for a movie about Jack Sparrow, so they are very hopeful that Johnny will forgive them and return as his iconic character,” the source said.

The new development comes after an unnamed Disney executive hinted that the “Finding Neverland” actor would don Sparrow’s tricorn hat again following his victory in the libel trial.

“I absolutely believe after the verdict that ‘Pirates’ is ready for a reboot with Johnny as Captain Jack back on board.” the source said in an interview with People magazine earlier this month. “There is too much potential box office treasure for a beloved character deeply rooted in Disney culture,” they added.

Earlier this month, Depp received more than $10 million in his libel case earlier this month. A jury in Fairfax, Virginia, Heard is responsible for defaming Depp. The jury also found that Heard was defamed by one of Depp’s lawyers, but only awarded $2 million in damages.

Nevertheless, The “Aquaman” actress reportedly plans to file an appeal after she and Depp’s lawyer failed to reach a last-minute deal on Friday.