{
  "id": 1487142,
  "title": "'We're Talking With Johnny': Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Update Confirmed by Producer Jerry Bruckheimer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/were-talking-with-johnny-pirates-of-the-caribbean-6-update-confirmed",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T12:09:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/were-talking-with-johnny-pirates-of-the-caribbean-6-update-confirmed-by-producer-jerry-bruckheimer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed that discussions are underway with Johnny Depp for a possible return to his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Bruckheimer has expressed interest in Depp reprising the iconic character despite past legal issues with Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard. Disney had previously distanced itself from the star, but Depp's recent efforts to return to mainstream Hollywood roles make a Johnny Depp-led Captain Jack Sparrow comeback more likely. The film is currently in development with a screenplay being written, and it is hoped that the movie will be completed. Depp is expected to make a significant impact at the box office this Christmas with the release of Ebeneezer, a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, alongside a star-studded cast including Ian McKellen, Daisy Ridley, Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, and Tramell Tillman.",
  "summary": "Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer has reignited hope of Johnny Depp reprising his iconic role as Captain Jack Sparrow one more time.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}