The tides are turning in Hollywood, and the ships are sailing in a new direction. Johnny Depp, the heart and soul of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and Jonathan Majors, whose career took a hit in the stormy waters, are two actors who had their fair share of public trials in the past few years.
Now, Disney has a golden opportunity to make amends, so will Depp and Jonathan get the apology they deserve? Let’s take a brief look at why the studio could possibly be heading in the right direction.
The rumors of Pirates of the Caribbean 6 and Johnny Depp’s potential return
The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has been adrift since 2017, but the rumors of a sixth installment have fans buzzing. According to The Disinsider, there are whispers of Disney quietly gearing up for production, but the main question remains, will Johnny Depp return as our beloved Captain Sparrow?
As per reports from Variety, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has been developing two scripts for the movie, and every possibility is being considered. Whether or not we get another Pirates of the Caribbean adventure depends on Disney and Depp’s reconciliation after their fallout during the defamation trial against Amber Heard.
The actor’s return would be the most iconic moment for the franchise after they dropped him in 2018 amid Heard’s abuse allegations. Depp fought a long battle to clear his name, and the Virginia jury ruled in his favor. Disney has remained tight-lipped since then, but the series’ future would be murky without its main star.
Johnny Depp’s victory and Jonathan Majors’ charges
Johnny Depp’s victory was a cultural moment, as it opened up a broad conversation about cancel culture. After years of being labeled as an abuser by the media and netizens, Depp’s win proved that he was innocent. Despite receiving $10.35 million, it doesn’t undo the damage that was already done (via The Guardian).
Jonathan Majors, on the other hand, found himself in a more complicated position after his conviction for assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend (via The Cut). He was found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment, and the court ordered him to join a yearlong domestic violence program. The actor was quickly dropped by Marvel and his talent agency, and the controversy cast a long shadow on his future.
Now, Disney has a rare opportunity to extend an olive branch to both actors. Bringing Depp back as Jack Sparrow would be a powerful way to acknowledge their mistakes and a gesture of goodwill. In the case of Majors, public opinion heavily sways in his favor, so the studio could bring him back into the MCU since they’ve acquired Marvel Entertainment, and can control the company’s decisions.
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