Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales

[The Mike]

Script is apparently done and waiting for those needed to sign.

Johnny Depp Almost Ready To Sign For ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean 5;’ Has Made $350 Million From Franchise
Posted on Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 by Germain Lussier

Even though I more or less was bored out of my mind during Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, I’d show up for a fifth movie in a second. There’s just something inherently exciting about that world and that character. And despite the film being a critical flop (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) Disney knows I’m not the only one. On Stranger Tides is a bonafide, worldwide box office phenomenon that just became the seventh highest grossing film in international history. That – and the fact that he’s reportedly made $350 million off the four films – is probably why, despite some earlier reports that he wanted to wait, Johnny Depp is now close to signing a deal to star in Pirates of the Caribbean 5. Read more after the jump.

The Wrap first reported Depp’s latest intentions but, even if it doesn’t happen soon, his signing is inevitable. He’s made $350 million off the four movies so far (so says another story by The Wrap) and a script for the film written by Terry Rossio has been done for a few months. There is no way, after the continued box office success of On Stranger Tides and Depp’s personal windfall, that the two wouldn’t continue the franchise.

Plus, On Stranger Tides obviously ended with the set up for a sequel (spoiler coming) as after the credits it showed Angelica (Penelope Cruz) finding the Jack Sparrow voodoo doll on the small deserted island.

No one would officially comment on the progress, according to The Wrap. As for Depp himself, he isn’t available for a while as he’s currently shooting Dark Shadows with Tim Burton and then most likely moving on to Jerry Bruckheimer’s other Disney tentpole, The Lone Ranger, scheduled for release December 21, 2012. That means the earliest we’d see Captain Jack again would be 2013. Then there’s the little issue that a director has not yet been signed. There was a rumored short list a few weeks back but that also seems like a pipe dream with Rob Marshall likely to return.

What do you make of all this? Do you think there’s a way to salvage the franchise or were you a fan of On Stranger Tides and looking forward to seeing the next page in the saga?

 

[The_Iceman]

Re: Pirates of the Caribbean 5: On the Search for More Money

say it aint so..

 

[The Josh]

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I'll go see a fifth. For me they have to get back to what made the others work with characters that didn't suck and make you feel apart of the world.

 

[BuddyGus]

Re: Pirates of the Caribbean 5: On the Search for More Money

POTC 5: The search for a better lead actress.

 

[Master Wayne]

Re: Pirates of the Caribbean 5: On the Search for More Money

Space Balls reference. Nice.

 

[Darklord Dave]

Re: Pirates of the Caribbean 5: On the Search for More Money

POTC 5: The search for a better lead actress.

Cruz is a great actress, the problem was the script. Hopefully with Depp's busy schedule they'll have time to do something decent with the new script.

 

[Agent0028]

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I enjoyed the movie, so I'm up for a fifth, but I really hate that sometimes these things keep going until even the easy to please crowd like myself think it sucks.

 

[CelticPredator]

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I know they wont....but they should recon OST....I hated pretty much everything about that movie.

But, i'll see it. I'm a Pirates fan to the end.

 

[xYx]

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With the 4th installment just a tad better than the 3rd film, I'd still see it. Like CelticP above I am a fan of the franchise. With Depp & Geoffrey Rush, how can one not be?
That being said, Geoffrey ____in' Rush better be in it!

 

[FQRizzo]

Re: Pirates of the Caribbean 5: On the Search for More Money

I'm just going to wait for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Flamethrower

 

[gibby]

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Around the release of the 4th Pirates film, Dean Richards (WGN) had said something to the effect that Depp signed up for 3 more Pirates movies. I always thought it was something he made up, but maybe not.

 

[jonny88]

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jesus christ, Depp made 350 million just from 4 of these movies. is it just me or do actors who play make believe make WAY to much money for what they do.

anyway OST sucked. this one had better be good because the last one was not.

 

[Desamo]

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Bring it on!Part 4 was was good so make part 5 even better!

 

[Khev]

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Silly pirates going on adventures in the Caribbean isn't some sacred story like the Lord of the Rings or the original SW trilogy. Jack is kind of like a pirate James Bond. Some movies will be good, some not so much. The more the merrier, keep 'em coming.

 

[Darth Waller]

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I've enjoyed all of them, so I'm ready for more.

 

[usswanker]

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Like we didnt see this coming......I'm dont for another Pirates movie though. I didnt think that last one was bad at all.

 

[Kuzeh]

Re: Pirates of the Caribbean 5: On the Search for More Money

Script is apparently done and waiting for those needed to sign.

There you go, I knew I read somewhere he wasn't sure to return and was busy and all that...

Silly pirates going on adventures in the Caribbean isn't some sacred story like the Lord of the Rings or the original SW trilogy. Jack is kind of like a pirate James Bond. Some movies will be good, some not so much. The more the merrier, keep 'em coming.

I've enjoyed all of them, so I'm ready for more.

 

[meanstreak]

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Maybe they'll give Penelope something to do this time.

 

[CelticPredator]

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Or less. Hopefully less. Much less. Maybe a fraction of a second of screen time.

 

[Agent0028]

Re: Pirates of the Caribbean 5: On the Search for More Money

Silly pirates going on adventures in the Caribbean isn't some sacred story like the Lord of the Rings or the original SW trilogy. Jack is kind of like a pirate James Bond. Some movies will be good, some not so much. The more the merrier, keep 'em coming.