Keira Knightley Reacts to Returning to 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Franchise (Exclusive)

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 ship seems to have sailed for Keira Knightley! ET spoke to Knightley at the premiere of her new Hulu original movie, — out Friday — where she explained why she wouldn't make a return to the beloved Disney franchise.«What about Elizabeth Swan?» Knightley joked when asked if she would re-join the crew, given  producer, Jerry Bruckheimer's recent comments about bringing back the saga, potentially with Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow at the helm. «I mean, she sailed away so nicely.

She sailed away in brilliant style.»As for what she remembers about the franchise's first film which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Knightly said, not «very much.»«It sort of launched me out of a rocket, really, as far as my career went,» she shared. «That year was,  and .»She continued, «So, I'm being asked about all three.

Unfortunately, I was 16 and 17. so I don't really remember very much of it, but yes, it certainly was a very big year for me. „Knightly's response comes just days after Bruckheimer told ET at the Oscars Sunday that he “would love» to bring Depp back for the  sequel currently in the works.«We'll see.

I would love it. I would love to have him in the movie. That's all I can tell you,» Bruckheimer said. As for an update on the franchise's upcoming sixth film, the Academy Award-nominated producer said, «We're all working on it.