Summary

• Despite rumors about Johnny Depp's potential return in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, the film will serve as a reboot.
• Disney's decision to reboot the franchise stems from the studio not wanting to wait for original cast to be available.
• A new cast of characters and direction could benefit the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise in the long run.

Pirates of the Caribbean 6, Disney has made very little progress on new projects set in this world.

With few updates about new Pirates of the Caribbean spinoffs and sequels, speculation about returning characters and unresolved storylines surfaced. However, Disney has set the record straight with its latest casting update for the sixth movie. And while the latest news may come as a disappointment to those invested in the rumors, it may benefit the franchise after On Stranger Tides and Dead Men Tell No Tales.

Pirates Of The Caribbean 6's Reboot Plan Is Disappointing For Those Hoping For Returning Cast

Disney Isn't Waiting On Actors Like Johnny Depp Or Orlando Bloom

Despite speculation that Johnny Depp and other original cast could return for Pirates of the Caribbean 6, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed that the sequel will Disney president Sean Bailey shared a similar sentiment last year, suggesting that the studio wasn't depending on Depp to go forward.

Despite rumors suggesting Johnny Depp and other original cast could return for Pirates of the Caribbean 6, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed that the sequel will reboot the Disney franchise.

Of course, this update doesn't totally rule out cameos from the original Pirates of the Caribbean cast. However, it does suggest that such appearances will be limited and dependent on whether they're willing to work within Disney's schedule — assuming they're requested at all. The biggest takeaway from Pirates of the Caribbean 6's latest update is that the franchise will shift its focus to new actors and characters. And while a Pirates movie without Depp could get backlash, this approach is probably what's best for the franchise long-term.

Why Pirates Of The Caribbean 6's New Cast Is The Best Direction For The Franchise

On Stranger Tides & Dead Men Tell No Tales Felt Stale

It's difficult to imagine a Pirates of the Caribbean movie without Depp's Jack Sparrow at the helm, but the character's previous adventures suggest a reboot is the best direction for the Disney franchise. Both On Stranger Tides and Dead Men Tell No Tales proved stale continuations of the original trilogy. Even Depp's character couldn't prevent them from feeling dull and overdone. It's hard to see how another direct sequel would revive the story. By contrast, a new cast of characters could bring something fresh to the series, allowing Pirates of the Caribbean 6 to be as successful as the first three movies and potentially spawning even more.

Source: ComicBook.com