Johnny Depp’s future within the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise remains to be up within the air, a Disney government revealed.
The actor, who's presently suing ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation, performed Captain Jack Sparrow within the first 5 instalments of the beloved sequence, making his debut in Curse of the Black Pearl, in 2003.
Disney manufacturing government Tina Newman gave her testimony earlier in the present day, in a pre-recorded video, and was questioned on whether or not the 58-year-old will probably be again for the upcoming sequel, which is presently in improvement.
When requested whether or not there are plans to function the star in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, she replied: ‘I don’t know come what may, they determination doesn't fall inside my job tasks.
‘It’s above my pay grade.’
Newman confirmed that the undertaking is in improvement, however might supply no extra info on the sequel.
The manager was additionally questioned on whether or not she was conscious of any decision-maker on the company had ever stated that they weren't contemplating Depp for attainable roles as a consequence of Heard’s 2018 op-ed – she stated “no”, earlier than her deposition ended.
Earlier this week, Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer appeared to rule out the actor’s return to the fold, and revealed that that they had turned their consideration to Margot Robbie as a substitute.
Depp made his debut as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, in 2003, and went on to reprise his position in sequels Lifeless Man’s Chest (2006), At World’s Finish (2007), On Stranger Tides (2011) and Lifeless Males Inform No Tales (2017).
The franchise reportedly went on to gross a $4.5billion (£3.4bn) worldwide, with Depp regarded as taking residence $300million (£230m) in that point.
Showing through video testimony earlier within the day, his former expertise agent Tracey Jacobs – who was terminated in 2016 – claimed that he wore an earpiece whereas capturing the ultimate movie, and was fed strains.
Heard’s lawyer, Elaine Bredehoft, requested if Jacobs recalled him utilizing earpieces so individuals might feed him his strains throughout filming for the 2017 sequel, and if this grew to become an everyday factor, to which she merely stated: ‘Sure.’
Jacobs defined that representing the star grew to become ‘much more difficult’ of their final 10 years of working collectively, as a consequence of his ‘unprofessional conduct’.
When requested to elaborate, she continued: ‘Exhibiting up late to set persistently on just about each film. I'd get yelled at.
‘I by no means stated to him, “You’re a tough shopper”. I by no means used these phrases, however I used to be very sincere with him, and stated, “You’ve acquired to cease doing this, it’s hurting you”.
‘And it did.’
Jacobs added that he didn't ‘appropriate’ his conduct, concluding: ‘Initially crews cherished him, as he was so nice with the crew.
‘However crews don’t like sitting round for hours and hours ready for the star to show up.
‘It additionally acquired round city – individuals speak, it’s a small neighborhood – and it made individuals reluctant to make use of him towards the tip.’
The Edward Scissorhands star is in search of $50million (£40m) in damages, whereas his ex-wife is counter-suing for $100million (£80m), claiming he libeled her by calling her a liar.
The case is being heard on the Fairfax County Court docket and commenced final month – and is being livestreamed on YouTube.
The trial continues.
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