Johnny Depp ‘wanted by Disney for sixth Pirates of the Caribbean movie’

metro.co.uk:

Johnny Depp is reportedly set to return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as Captain Jack Sparrow. According to reports Disney bosses are ‘lobbying’ for him to reprise the role.

We Got This Covered claims that the ‘revelations’ in the actor’s $50million (£40million) defamation lawsuit against ex Amber Heard are what is prompting Disney to try and get Depp back on board.

The site reads: ‘The recent turn of events in Depp’s legal battle and the overwhelming support from the public in his favor has some of the Mouse House executives now lobbying for his return behind the scenes.’ The actor first played Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in 2003.