Johnny Depp is considering returning as Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean 6."

Johnny Depp is apparently considering reprising his role as the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow in the sixth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, according to series producer Jerry Bruckheimer. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Bruckheimer confirmed that he and Depp had discussed the idea for a new film and expressed optimism about his return if the role was written for him.

Depp's earnings and legacy in the series

Depp starred in five films in the series between 2003 and 2017, grossing over $650 million worldwide, with Dead Man's Chest (2006) and On Stranger Tides (2011) each surpassing $1 billion. Despite his legal troubles, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has still grossed around $4.5 billion, further strengthening his appeal to reprise the role if he were to return.

New Pirates of the Caribbean projects are developing.

In the summer of 2020, Disney announced the development of two new films in the series: one led by Margot Robbie and the sixth film written by Craig Mazin and Ted Elliott. While Robbie expressed interest in a female-led film, Bruckheimer confirmed there was room to make both projects simultaneously, leaving open the possibility of Depp returning.

The scenario of the sixth part and the chance of Depp's return

Screenwriter Jeff Nathanson, who wrote Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), is working on the new script. Bruckheimer described the film's ending as "very good" and said the first two acts need to be improved. He also noted that Depp would be a favorable choice if he returned: "He's a good friend and an amazing artist, and he created Jack Sparrow in a unique way."