Stuart Bittie, creator and screenwriter of the five-part famous epic “Pirates of the Caribbean,” stunned fans of the film. A studio representative announced the removal of Johnny Depp from the project. In his interview “Pirates of the Caribbean: Farewell Johnny Depp,” the screenwriter listed 3 reasons for such a strict decision. Notably, the actors involved in the “Pirates” project agreed with the screenwriter.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Farewell Johnny Depp
First reason: 55 years old – retirement age. Actor Johnny Depp turned 55 in 2018. Playing the lively, cheerful, and never-aging Jack Sparrow at this age is impossible. Although Johnny, according to social media statements, does not agree with these reasons.
Second reason: decline in box office revenue. The four “Pirates” films showed colossal earnings worldwide. However, the last film overshadowed both the studio and the actors. Although box office experts noted that the 5th part was not so bad. With a budget of $230 million, global earnings amounted to nearly $800 million. In previous periods, with the same budget, earnings exceeded $1 billion.
In the article “Pirates of the Caribbean: Farewell Johnny Depp,” Stuart Bittie spoke about involving “Deadpool” writers in the team. Perhaps in the 6th part of “Pirates,” viewers will see an actor from that team as well. The third reason for removing Johnny Depp is related to restructuring the cast. After all, the principle of “new broom” has not been canceled.
Let’s hope that in the new “Pirates” series titled “Treasures of the Lost Abyss,” Disney studio will not spoil anything. According to experts, the humor in “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Deadpool” films differs significantly. Pirates are perceived more by an adult audience – 30-60 years old, while “Deadpool” is for 18-30. Silly jokes, harsh humor, provocative behavior – it is very undesirable for Jack Sparrow to become like that.
