Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, expressed his desire for Johnny Depp, the famous actor who played the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the popular film series, to return. Bruckheimer announced the news in an interview with Entertainment Weekly as they work on a new part of the series with writer Jeff Nathanson. However, Depp’s future in the role of Jack Sparrow is uncertain as he has been absent from Hollywood since his defamation trial against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, in 2022. Bruckheimer praised Depp as a good friend, talented artist and creator of Jack Sparrow. Although Bruckheimer would choose Depp to return to his main role, it is no longer in his hands.