A surprising update has confirmed that Margot Robbie is still attached to a new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Pirates of the Caribbean has long been a cultural staple, with its swashbuckling adventures and iconic performances, particularly from Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. Margot Robbie’s involvement in the franchise was first teased years ago, with the actress attached in a new, female-led project.
Since 2017, all Pirates of the Caribbean projects have been delayed due to the franchise’s uncertain future. Fans have long been waiting for Pirates of the Caribbean 6, which has been on-hold since controversies about Depp first emerged. That being said, updates about various projects in development have continued to trickle in from producer Jerry Bruckheimer, including Margot Robbie’s movie.
In a recent interview at TheWrap‘s The Grill conference, producer Jerry Bruckheimer provided a very promising update on the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, confirming that Robbie is “still involved” in the next installment. Bruckheimer confirmed he and his team are “working on a script,” and the Robbie project will go ahead, despite previous rumors suggesting otherwise.
Bruckheimer stated the project won’t move forward until they are satisfied, noting, “We had two scripts at one point, and then one kind of dropped out and we kind of went with the other one.” According to Bruckheimer, franchise veteran Ted Elliot contributed to Pirates of the Caribbean 6’s script, although they “brought someone else to fill in the blanks.”
What This Means For Pirates Of The Caribbean’s Future
Bruckheimer has issued a number of confusing updates in the past, but this latest update highlights that Pirates of the Caribbean is far from finished, even after initial script challenges. The inclusion of Robbie in the next film suggests a fresh perspective for the series, potentially attracting a new generation of fans, especially considering Robbie’s repertoire for hit movies.
Given the long gap between ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Men Tell No Tales and Pirates of the Caribbean 6, it seems that Bruckheimer is committed to creating a movie that resonates with both old fans and newcomers. Consequently, Pirates of the Caribbean’s new cast, combined with the creative depth of the franchise, could signal a revitalization of the franchise in a new era.
However, there are still plenty of fans eagerly awaiting news on Johnny Depp’s return. Previously, Bruckheimer stated he wanted Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, but it depended on the actor accepting the script. Bruckheimer’s silence on Depp and reinforcement of Robbie’s role might spark concerns that he may not return after all, so further updates might follow soon.
Our Take On The Future Of Pirates With Margot Robbie
While there’s still no concrete news on Johnny Depp’s return, we’re excited about the confirmation of Robbie’s continued involvement in Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Her presence could bring a much-needed breath of fresh air to the series, especially considering the somewhat declining performance of the franchise, and the fact it’s been eight years since the last film.
The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has always been about adventure, fun, and memorable characters. With Robbie at the helm of the next film, it seems the creative team is looking to maintain that same balance of humor and heart while also ensuring that the next chapter offers something new, so hopefully the lengthy delays will be worth it.
Pirates of the Caribbean
- Movie(s)
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Man’s Chest, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Pirates of the Caribbean: ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Men Tell No Tales
- Created by
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Gore Verbinski, Jerry Bruckheimer
- First Film
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- Latest Film
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Pirates of the Caribbean: ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Men Tell No Tales
- Cast
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Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, Sam Claflin, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Brenton Thwaites, Kaya Scodelario
