Johnny Depp to do PIRATES 4

[nycomet]

Sorry if already posted. I did not find this in the search.

Johnny Depp to star in more Disney projects, including "Pirates 4"

Superstar actor Johnny Depp has signed on to three new Disney projects, including the fourth installment of the blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, the entertainment industry newspaper Variety confirmed Thursday.

Along with the reprisal of off-beat pirate Captain Jack Sparrow, Depp will star as the long-suffering Native American sidekick Tonto in a new version of the iconic "Lone Ranger," produced by hit producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

If this wasn't enough for the 45-year-old actor, Depp will also play the Mad Hatter in director Tim Burton's adaptation of the classic "Alice in Wonderland," using a mix of 3D animation and performance capture technology similar to that used for 2007's "Beowulf."

The announcements for "Ranger," "Wonderland" and "an additional role" were made before a crowd of roaring fans in Hollywood Wednesday when Depp appeared at the Walt Disney Showcase, a preview of the studio's productions over the next few years.

The "Pirates 4" confirmation arrived early Thursday through the actor's representatives in Variety.

The franchise has been a worldwide phenomenon since the first installment in 2003, earning more than 2.6 billion dollars at the box office.

Fans are rejoicing the actor's reunion with director Burton, who has created the milestone projects of Depp's career, including his breakout role in the 1990 blockbuster "Edward Scissorhands," and 2005's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

Like many of Depp's roles, the new Disney projects seek to attract as many adult viewers as they do younger fans.

No premiere dates for any of the projects have been announced.

[dpomp]

the main reason i like the POTC series

besides kiera knightley of course

[Sean4000]

Pirates 4 w/ Depp? Cool!!! A must see for me!

[arush5268d]

I think I read in another thread here, a little while ago, that Kiera and Orlando won't be in the 4th Pirates movie.

[mikejet]

You know what's more important? Jeff Bridges in TR2N

[alexakajeff]

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Black Pearl - 7/10
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest - 6/10
Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End - 4/10

[arush5268d]

Originally Posted by alexakajeff

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Black Pearl - 7/10
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest - 6/10
Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End - 4/10

Another useless post by you

[Chrysagon]

I'm not sure about what you are referring to as a 'useless' thread, but I agree with the previous post. Pirates 1 was the best of the lot -- fresh, fun, creative. As so often is the case, P2 and P3 went down hill. Of all the characters, Depp is by far the most interesting. I hope Disney spends more time developing the character of Jack Sparrow in P4 -- far more complex than any other character in the movie, and one that deserves more screen time.

[PS3-Playb3yond]

YES!!! I wouldn't have it any other way. Johnny Depp is Captain Jack Sparrow PERIOD.

[JonBidinger]

From what I heard, the proposed story is Depp vs Rush's Barbossa in a race to find the fountain of youth.

[Galley]

Originally Posted by alexakajeff

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Black Pearl - 7/10
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest - 6/10
Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End - 4/10

Yeah, that sounds about right.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Personally, I believe that the POTC series has run its course. They should have left it at the trilogy. I'm going to be highly skeptical until I see some footage.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

I really don't care about POTC. Just wanted to add that.

[Valore]

The rumored title is "The Fountain of Youth"....and IF I'm not mistaken, Depp has also signed to do a fifth as well

[slee915]

I hope they do a story between Jack and Teague, kinda like Indy3.

[Eagle_23]

Captain Jack is back! . Also looking forward to Alice in Wonderland (Tim Burton style ). As far as the Lone Ranger is concerned I'm not to sure, will have to wait for the trailer to make any judgements.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

I hope they do a story between Jack and One-Eyed Willy

[Chupacabra]

Scott Baio will reprise his role as Barney Springboro in Zapped Too: Son of Barney.

Can't wait.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Scott Baio will reprise his role as Barney Springboro in Zapped Too: Son of Barney.

Can't wait.

You're not talking about Barney The Purple Dinosaur, are you?

[_Bolt_]

Originally Posted by alexakajeff

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Black Pearl - 9/10
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest - 7/10
Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End - 7/10

Fixed