A new Pirates of the Caribbean film might turn some heads. It comes as the Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin could be steering the ship into uncharted territory.
The initial trilogy, featuring the big names of Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, became one of the highest-grossing franchises in history, a lot of bounty of the filmmakers!
The series is known for its swashbuckling adventures, supernatural elements, and humorous characters.
Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow became iconic, earning him critical acclaim and a large fan following. The character is known for his quirky personality, drunken antics, and unpredictable behaviour.
The films combine elements of adventure, fantasy, and comedy. They often involve treasure hunts, supernatural curses, and epic battles on the high seas.
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However, the 2017, Dead Men Tell No Tales didn’t do as well, leaving many to think the film series was due to walk the plank.
Speaking to the LA Times, Mazin said “We pitched [a sixth film] and thought there’s no way they’re buying it, it’s too weird. And they did! And then he wrote a fantastic script and the strike happened and everyone’s waiting around.”
Mazin says the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes have put a halt on any development.
Franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer expressed uncertainty over Johnny Depp returning to the “Pirates” franchise when asked about it by The Sunday Times in May 2022. “[Will Johnny Depp be back?] Not at this point,” he said to the paper. “The future is yet to be decided.”
History of franchise – Spoliers alerts!.
Here are some key details about the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise:
The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003): The first film in the series, “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,” was released in 2003. It was directed by Gore Verbinski and starred Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, and Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann. The plot revolves around the quest to lift a curse that has turned the crew of the Black Pearl into undead pirates.
Sequels: The success of the first film led to the creation of several sequels:
“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” (2006)
“Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” (2007)
“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” (2011)
“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” (also known as “Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge” in some regions) (2017)
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