The recent announcement of the departure of Margot Robbie of the cast of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 6’, released by the website Small Screen, brought a surprising twist to the franchise.
The actress, one of Hollywood’s most prominent stars, will no longer be part of the highly anticipated reboot.
This raises questions about the future and viability of this new approach to the iconic Disney series, already marked by the departure of Johnny Depp.
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The news has sparked a series of questions about the immediate fate of this long-awaited reboot. With Robbie gone, the future of the franchise is uncertain.Pirates of the Caribbean‘ becomes uncertain.
Industry insiders have expressed doubts about the project coming to fruition, highlighting the challenges Disney faces in trying to revitalize a series that, despite its commercial success, has faced mixed reviews.
Producers of the franchise may have chosen to continue with the film without Margot Robbie – Image: Warnerr/Reproduction.
In 2022, Margot Robbie had suggested that Disney was considering another script, which did not include her as the protagonist, a role previously occupied by Johnny Depp.
Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the franchise, confirmed that two separate scripts were in development.
Now, it seems that the second script, without Robbie, could be Disney’s bet for the future of the saga.
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ has been a hugely successful franchise since its debut and has quickly become a vital part of Disney’s portfolio.
The series, marked by Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow, achieved enormous popularity, despite criticism of its most recent releases.
Depp’s departure and the attempt to reinvent the story with a new protagonist generated great interest, speculation and criticism.
Many fans have been calling for Johnny Depp’s return, especially after the outcome of the lawsuit against his ex-wife. Amber Heard last year.
The future of the reboot remains uncertain, representing the challenges studios face in balancing legacy and innovation.
Whether ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ will set sail again with a new crew or remain anchored in cinematic history is a question that only time will answer.
All films in the franchise are available on Disney+.
