Pirates of Caribbean Franchise Nears Revival With Orlando Bloom, Johnny Depp Talks

Orlando Bloom has expressed enthusiasm for returning to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, stating he would love to 'get the band back together,' referring to co-stars Keira Knightley and Johnny Depp. While Bloom remains uncertain about concrete plans, he confirmed that there is ongoing discussion about the franchise's future, with Disney reportedly developing two new Pirates movies: a reboot and a female-led spinoff. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has indicated that one script could feature Depp's return as Jack Sparrow, while another might proceed without him, reflecting Disney's complicated relationship with the actor. Despite Depp's past assertion that he would not return to Disney, rumors persist that the studio is in advanced talks with him, fueled by the franchise's $4.5 billion global box office success. Bloom, who was initially hesitant to join the series, credits co-star Geoffrey Rush for convincing him to take the role of Will Turner. As discussions continue, fans await clarity on whether the original cast will reunite or if the franchise will chart a new course.