Margot Robbie ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Film Is Lifeless at Disney

Margot Robbie introduced in a brand new Vainness Fairy cowl story that her female-fronted “Pirates of the Caribbean” film is lifeless at Disney. Selection has reached out to the studio for remark. It was introduced in June 2020 that Oscar nominee Robbie can be the star of a brand new “Pirates of Caribbean” film at Disney written by her “Birds of Prey” screenwriter Christina Hodson.

“We had an concept and we have been growing it for some time, ages in the past, to have extra of a female-led—not completely female-led, however only a completely different form of story—which we thought would’ve been actually cool,” Robbie instructed Vainness Honest about her supposed “Pirates” film with Disney. “However I suppose they don’t wish to do it.”

Selection reported in summer season 2020 that Disney was in early improvement on Robbie’s “Pirates” film in addition to a second reboot written by franchise veteran Ted Elliott and “Chernobyl” creator Craig Mazin. Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced all 5 “Pirates” films starring Johnny Depp, was connected to each new initiatives on the time. 

In an interview with The Sunday Occasions in Might, Bruckheimer mentioned that each movies remained in improvement. The mega-producer additionally confirmed that the way forward for the “Pirates” franchise doesn’t at present have Johnny Depp concerned regardless of rumors touting his return.

“Sure. We’re speaking to Margot Robbie. We’re growing two Pirates scripts — one along with her, one with out,” Bruckheimer mentioned when requested about the way forward for the “Pirates” franchise. “[Will Depp be back?] Not at this level. The longer term is but to be determined.”

The earlier “Pirates” films, all starring Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, grossed $1.5 billion domestically and $3.07 billion internationally, with the North American market representing a progressively smaller share. The home complete for 2017’s “Lifeless Males Inform No Tales” hit $172 million, whereas international markets delivered $622 million. All 5 “Pirates” movies have grossed greater than $650 million worldwide, with “Lifeless Man’s Chest” and “On Stranger Tides” each topping the $1 billion mark.