Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Script Nears Completion, Says Producer
Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is progressing, with producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealing that the script is expected to be completed within a month. If the script meets Disney's standards, the film may receive the green light. This installment faces the challenge of reinvigorating the franchise after the mixed reception of the last two movies.
Bruckheimer, who has been with the series since its inception, shared an update in an interview with ComicBook.com. He confirmed that the project is still in the scripting phase, and its future depends on the script's quality. "We have a script that's being written right now. Hopefully, it'll come in in a month or so, and it'll be as good as I think it will be. So let's hope that Disney likes it and they give us an opportunity to make it," Bruckheimer stated.
Challenges for Pirates of the Caribbean 6
Will Johnny Depp Return as Captain Jack Sparrow?
The franchise's reception has been mixed over the years. While the original film received high praise, subsequent entries saw a decline in critical acclaim, with the last two films, particularly, being poorly received.
| Title | Rotten Tomatoes Critics' Score | Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score |
|---|---|---|
| Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) | 80% | 86% |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) | 53% | 72% |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) | 44% | 72% |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) | 33% | 54% |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) | 30% | 60% |
A major question mark for the new film is whether Johnny Depp will reprise his iconic role as Captain Jack Sparrow. Depp's involvement has been uncertain due to his legal issues with ex-wife Amber Heard. However, Bruckheimer has expressed interest in bringing Depp back. Depp's portrayal of Jack Sparrow has been pivotal to the franchise's success, but his character's static nature may pose challenges for future storylines. The first three films balanced Sparrow with the emotional journey of Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), a dynamic that was missing in the later films.
As the script for Pirates of the Caribbean 6 nears completion, fans eagerly await more updates and the potential return of the beloved swashbuckling adventure.