Gore Verbinski (director) Passes on PIRATES 4

[Sussudio]

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?

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by Sussudio

Source: Comingsoon.net via Variety

Wow, have to say I didn't see this coming, but good for him. 3 movies in a series is a lot to take on, , and many directors (apparently not Sam Raimi) can get easily get burnt out with the material...curious to see how many of the original cast will return with a new director attached. Who would you like to see directing 4 (if there ever is one)?

Wow, he turned down a huge paycheck. You know they offered him a truck full for part 4.

[Sussudio]

Originally Posted by mikejet

Wow, he turned down a huge paycheck. You know they offered him a truck full for part 4.

Yep....who knows what will happen now. I know Keira said she wasn't coming back, and the possibilities before talked about doing it with Depp and Rush as lead characters...

[andyman1970]

I think they should just pass on the project all together. Leave it as a trilogy.

[SDon1969]

Oooh, Bioshsock - I can actually picture that being pretty cool....

[Y3k Bug]

Originally Posted by Sussudio

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?

I kind of think they should leave it a trilogy. I thought the story wrapped up pretty nicely with the 3rd one. That being said, they know they'll make a ton of money with another one even if it's a stinker, so they'll make it.

Originally Posted by SDon1969

Oooh, Bioshsock - I can actually picture that being pretty cool....

Heck yeah!

[Josh]

Originally Posted by andyman1970

I think they should just pass on the project all together. Leave it as a trilogy.

Maybe that is his intent. Instead of ruining a series ( :cough: Spider-man :cough: ), he is trying to kill it by ensuring key parts can't exist. Maybe Depp will be the next one to drop out, and then Disney can make a straight-to-video crapfest and we can ignore it all the same.

[P@t_Mtl]

I think they should stop at 3, while I love the movies and I suppose I would still see a 4th one, it sort of wrap up nicely at 3.

[statikcat]

No kidding look at his IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0893659/


He is working on Heavy Metal remake AND Bioshock movie!!

[andyman1970]

Originally Posted by statikcat

No kidding look at his IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0893659/


He is working on Heavy Metal remake AND Bioshock movie!!

Are you sure Heavy Metal is going to be a remake? I hope not. Maybe it will just be another installment the way Heavy Metal 2000 was.

[Diesel]

i was definitly in for a 4th since it was going to focus mainly on jack
but now that Gore isnt coming back i think everyone should do the smart thing and drop this movie and leave the series alone

[ryoohki]

Changing the staff is not always a bad thing.

[jkwest]

I think the Bioshock movie is a better bet....can't wait for that one.

[Ferris]

Originally Posted by jkwest

I think the Bioshock movie is a better bet....can't wait for that one.

Same here

I honestly thought CotBP was the best, and steadily declined with each subsequent film. I just thought the screentime for each of the characters in the first was best. I just thought the subsequent ones tried too hard.

I'd be very happy if this remained a trilogy.

[Teabaggins]

one of the most overrated series of movies ever.

[makaveli21]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I think they should stop at 3, while I love the movies and I suppose I would still see a 4th one, it sort of wrap up nicely at 3.

I thought the next batch of movies were going to be prequels, which is why no Keira, Bloom, etc. anyway...

[thedarkangel1975]

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

one of the most overrated series of movies ever.

I disagree, The Godfather was.


Josh, Disney release straight to video crap non-stop (sarcasm)? No way lol

[jkwest]

Originally Posted by thedarkangel1975

I disagree, The Godfather was.

you fail...no..srsly..there's no come back from that one...just move along.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by thedarkangel1975

I disagree, The Godfather was.


Josh, Disney release straight to video crap non-stop (sarcasm)? No way lol

The Godfathers are good movies but I like a lot of other gangster films more, guess everyone has different tastes.

[Eagle_23]

Originally Posted by Blu-man88

i was definitly in for a 4th since it was going to focus mainly on jack
but now that Gore isnt coming back i think everyone should do the smart thing and drop this movie and leave the series alone

As much as I hate to say it I agree. I was really looking forward to a 4th. But without Gore I'd rather they just leave it as a trilogy rather than hire someone else on just to screw it up.