Gore Verbinski (director) Passes on PIRATES 4

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Variety is reporting that director Gore Verbinski, whose main claim to fame came from directing Disney's blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean" action-adventure trilogy to gross $2.6 billion worldwide, has decided that three pirate movies is enough. He's informed Disney and producer Jerry Buckheimer that he won't be directing the fourth installment, which is currently scheduled to start shooting in 2010.

Verbinski told the trade: "I had a fantastic time bringing 'Pirates' to life, and I am eternally grateful to Jerry, Johnny and the rest of the creative and production team. I'm looking forward to all of us crossing paths again in the future."

Instead, Verbinski will focus on his adaptation of the bestselling video game BioShock for Universal Pictures, which is expected to start production in 2010 based on a script by John Logan.

Source: Comingsoon.net via Variety

Wow, didn't see this coming, but good for him for moving on to other projects. I am curious to see how many of the original cast will return with a new director attached (Keira Knightley already stated a long time ago she wasn't coming back again). Who would you like to see directing 4 (if there ever is one)? Anyone want a 4?