Depp played Captain Jack Sparrow in five films across 14 years. The franchise has accumulated box office takings of over $4.5bn making it the twelfth biggest of all time.<\/p>\n
However, Disney is said to have put a stop to the actors planned cameo in the next instalment.<\/p>\n
The Hollywood Reporter claims that producer Jerry Bruckheimer planned to bring Sparrow back in some capacity for the sequel, but that Disney balked at the idea.<\/p>\n
Its unclear whether the studio, who has never formerly cut ties with the actor, ever had plans to bring Depp back as Sparrow.<\/p>\n
However, in 2018, Stuart Beattie, the original films screenwriter, seemed to confirm Depps time as the character was over, stating: I think he's had a great run.\"<\/p>\n
These reports come after Depp resigned from the Fantastic Beasts franchise at the request of Warner Bros after losing a libel case against The Sun over a 2018 article that called him a wife beater.<\/p>\n
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His recasting in the third film came after the actor was denied permission to appeal against the High Courts ruling, which concluded that he assaulted his ex-wife Amber Heard. Mads Mikkelsen will now play the role of Grindelwald in the Harry Potter spin-off.<\/p>\n
Depp, 57, has always denied being violent towards Heard, whose role in Aquaman 2 has since come under fire from Depps supporters .<\/p>\n
Addressing a petition, signed by more than 1.7m people, Heard told Entertainment Weekly: Paid rumours and paid campaigns on social media dont dictate [casting decisions] because they have no basis in reality.<\/p>\n
Johnny Depp was recently recast in the Fantastic Beasts franchise<\/p>\n
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Earlier this month, it was alleged that Depp had previously tried to get Amber Heard replaced on the film after their relationship ended.<\/p>\n
The Independent has contacted Depp and Disney for comment.<\/p>\n
Pirates of the Caribbean is said to be returning with a new film starring Margot Robbie in the lead role.<\/p>\n
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