Brace yourselves because it seems our beloved Captain Jack Sparrow won’t be sailing the high seas anytime soon, at least not under the Disney flag. That’s right, despite the rumors and speculations swirling around, it seems Depp has no plans to work with Disney again.
Now, I know many of you were hoping to see the quirky pirate don his tattered boots and tricorn hat once more, and the hefty paycheck of up to $20 million certainly had our imaginations running wild. But alas, Depp’s pals insist that he’s done with Disney for good, and the reason behind it is none other than the lingering bitterness from his tumultuous relationship with the studio.
It all goes back to the time when Depp’s ex-wife, Amber Heard, accused him of abuse. Disney swiftly dropped our dear Captain, leaving many fans shocked and disappointed. It was a blind drop that hit hard, even though evidence later emerged suggesting that Amber had spun a web of lies. The wounds still sting despite Depp’s victory in court over the domestic abuse allegations.
This is really going to hurt Disney’s plans to revive the series.
Depp, ever the sensitive soul, has been soul-searching in recent months. As he approaches his 60th birthday, sources close to the star reveal that he’s no longer interested in appearing in a Disney film. The way the domestic abuse allegations played out has left a sour taste in his mouth, and he believes that focusing on a life away from the industry is the best course for him.
Now, it’s not just Disney that severed ties with the enigmatic actor. Take, for example, his longtime friend Tim Burton. The renowned director is working on a second Beetlejuice film for Warner Bros, a project that many hoped would bring Depp back into the picture. Unfortunately, that won’t be the case. Depp, despite being the godfather to Tim’s children, is hesitant to get involved with Warner Bros again, especially after they dropped him from the Fantastic Beasts franchise following his loss in the libel action in London.
It’s clear that Depp has made up his mind, my friends. No matter how tempting the offer or how minor the role, he won’t be returning to Disney’s fold, and it’s unlikely that he’ll be swayed to do any studio film in the near future.
