April 2, 2007 - We've heard rumors before about the post-trilogy future of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and now a new report has surfaced claiming that the swashbuckling action films will, indeed, continue after At World's End is released this May.
The third film in the series reportedly ties up loose ends and seemingly brings closure to characters and storylines central to the first three Pirates movies, but the Los Angeles Times cites unidentified sources at Disney who claim that the studio is taking seriously overtures by Johnny Depp expressing that he's keen to stay on with the franchise.
Furthermore, there's fresh speculation that Orlando Bloom may be cut from any future films. We've been here before when rumors of Will Turner's death in Pirates 3 began swirling last October. And while his big-screen demise doesn't seem likely, it could be that his character arc will simply be resolved and that he'll be written out of Pirates 4. If Disney wants to make more movies in the series they may want to cut costs by slashing, arguably, the most expendable member of the lead cast.
I bet they run this franchise into the ground. In 10 years we will have POTC10: Pirates In Space.
Fincher Fan
04-03-07, 03:10 AM
I'd would've preferred Bloom written out of the two sequels to start with. Even though I found Dead Man's Chest to be deeply flawed, I would certainly be there opening weekend for any further films in this series particularly if Depp stars in them.
mndtrp
04-03-07, 04:15 AM
If Depp is the lead, I'll probably still see them in the theater. If he isn't, they will move to the end of a long rental list.
Muppets From Space was really good, maybe Pirates in Space would be good, too.
starman9000
04-03-07, 07:26 AM
Muppets From Space was really good, maybe Pirates in Space would be good, too.
:thumbsup:
TomOpus
04-03-07, 07:47 AM
maybe Pirates in Space would be good, too.
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/7252/icepiratesmc2.jpg
Zodiac_Speaking
04-03-07, 09:21 AM
Please no.
3 was enough, and yes, I've enjoyed this series, but let's not over do it *cough* Indy 4* cough*
superdeluxe
04-03-07, 09:34 AM
I hear that in the 4th one, Bloom is written out..and Knightly ends up with Depp. Seriouslly though, Pirates is Depp's baby. Bloom was just the eye candy i suppose
fumanstan
04-03-07, 11:53 AM
Wouldn't mind more if Depp is on board.
GoldenJCJ
04-03-07, 12:04 PM
Actually, as far as I'm concerned they can write out both Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly, and let Jack Sparrow move on to other adventures without them.
As long as Depp is involved (and I hope Verbinski stays) I'll be there. The Jack Sparrow Chronicles could be interesting...
OwlAtHome
04-03-07, 12:30 PM
They should freeze Jack Sparrow ala Austin Powers and have him thawed in 2010 to revive the Pirate culture.
Setzer
04-03-07, 02:55 PM
Actually, as far as I'm concerned they can write out both Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly, and let Jack Sparrow move on to other adventures without them.
No, not Keira!!!! :p
I agree, they can do just fine without those two, just as long as Depp remains on board.
Charlie Goose
04-03-07, 04:55 PM
Without Depp, any sequel would be a direct to home release.
Star Wars Guy
04-04-07, 09:10 AM
Actually, as far as I'm concerned they can write out both Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly, and let Jack Sparrow move on to other adventures without them.
As long as Depp is involved (and I hope Verbinski stays) I'll be there. The Jack Sparrow Chronicles could be interesting...
Totally agree. If they want to wrap up the Turner/Swan storyline with #3 and then move on to something else in #4 with Jack Sparrow, that's the way to go. Depp/Jack Sparrow is what makes the movies, so without him it'd be pointless. That being said, I would be ok with them stopping with the 3rd one.
starseed1981
04-04-07, 09:17 AM
Yeah, as long as Depp is in it doesn't really matter how who you surround him with....the movies will still be successful.
RobLutter
04-04-07, 10:19 AM
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/7252/icepiratesmc2.jpg
OMG, that was the first thing that popped into my head too! ;)
mrpayroll
06-20-07, 11:32 AM
http://www.losangelesnews.net/story/258221
Pirates 4 may see Jack Sparrow go where no sailor has ever gone before
Los Angeles News.Net
Wednesday 20th June, 2007 (ANI)
Sydney, June 20 : Rumours that another "Pirates of the Caribbean " sequel is in the offing have been confirmed now.
According to a report from Cinema Blend actors Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush will reprise their roles of Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Hector Barbossa respectively.
However, no one else from the original three films will be re-cast, as the series will now revolve on Jack Sparrow.
The report also says that the next film, to be directed by Gore Verbinski again, could be a complete science fiction film.
"Some of the brainstorming going around involves some Jules Verne type of scenarios involving some pretty big flying machines, a man who wants to rule more than just the ocean, a encounter with the most famous and dangerous pirate of all, a race to get to a lost world (Hint, Hint) and Jack and his crew going to where no pirate has gone before," Moviehole quoted an insider, as stating on the site.
This might make # 4 better than # 2 & # 3.
Chris
Yavin
06-20-07, 11:36 AM
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Milking
Giles
06-20-07, 11:37 AM
In 10 years we will have POTC10: Pirates In Space.
that I'd see :D
PopcornTreeCt
06-20-07, 12:05 PM
Well, they already committed to getting rid of Orlando Bloom and Kiera Knightley if you stayed after the end credits of Pirates 3.
gryffinmaster
06-20-07, 12:08 PM
Argh. Verbinski, PLEASE do something else! It's not that the Pirates movies aren't entertaining enough, but he's got the talent to handle better, more aggressive material. The Weather Man is great, and I thoroughly enjoy his rendition of The Ring. He needs to tackle something else to stretch his legs.
However, as long as Depp and Rush take on other roles alongside the 4th Pirates movie, then I'd be interested in seeing this ...
... quest for the Fountain of Youth. :)
Josh H
06-20-07, 12:15 PM
As long as Verbinski keeps directing, and Depp keeps starring I'll keep watching.
Infrared Sight
06-20-07, 01:39 PM
I have loved all of the Pirates films very much. With a fourth one, I will be there opening night and will be there on DVD release day. Bring it on!
wendersfan
06-20-07, 02:46 PM
Oh please dear God no. -pray-
Star Wars Guy
06-20-07, 02:54 PM
Their inside sources must only be partly right. Verbinski has already said he's moving on to other projects and isn't interested in doing another Pirates flick for awhile. See the interview on MovieWeb that he gave back on May 23rd.
"Would you consider doing a Fourth Pirates film> Do you feel there are still more tales to tell with these characters?"
Gore Verbinski: I think the Will and Elizabeth story and the Port Royal, the Governor's Daughter, and Davey Jones... I think that story's done. I think the entire trilogy is done. It feels complete and finished. Whether somewhere down the road, years from now, we come across a story worth telling that would be "The Continued Adventures of Jack Sparrow," you know, maybe? It really depends on if there's a tale worth telling. I certainly am ready for a vacation. I'd like to direct something else before I came back to this genre. "
fumanstan
06-20-07, 03:09 PM
I'm down for a 4th.
rennervision
06-20-07, 04:13 PM
Everyone is OK with a 4th that only features Depp? Where's the love for Geoffrey Rush? He stole the show in the third one!
Daytripper
06-20-07, 05:05 PM
I would only see a fourth (or more) if there is a different director and new writers. After #2 and #3, no thanks if it's the same.
dhmac
06-20-07, 06:36 PM
I bet they run this franchise into the ground.
I think that has already been done by the two sequels.
Bandit03
06-20-07, 07:57 PM
Everyone is OK with a 4th that only features Depp? Where's the love for Geoffrey Rush? He stole the show in the third one!
Hey im with ya, my favorite character from Pirates was Barbossa. If there is a fourth movie, I hope hes in it.
Legolas
06-20-07, 08:33 PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: Mr. Toad's Wild Ride?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow and the PeopleMover?
RocShemp
06-20-07, 08:40 PM
Hey im with ya, my favorite character from Pirates was Barbossa. If there is a fourth movie, I hope hes in it.
Mine too! :) (Well, him and Norrington.) As much fun as Jack is, he always came acroos to me as some crazy kid playing at being a Pirate. That's why the whole Pirate Lord angle didn't really work for me. It would have made more sense had Teague been the actual member of the Nine Pirate Lords and Jack had just absconded with his Piece of Eight when he decided to "play pirate". Barbossa, on the other hand, is more the real deal. If there is a fourth, both Barbossa and Jack have to be back. They were great when Jack was trying to upstage him in AWE. :lol:
taffer
06-20-07, 08:40 PM
http://www.losangelesnews.net/story/258221
Pirates 4 may see Jack Sparrow go where no sailor has ever gone before
Pirates of the Caribbean vs The Borg
That would be awesome.
Looks like I could be right in my original post. This could turn out to be pirates in space. :lol:
hardercore
06-21-07, 12:00 AM
Anybody who dies can be revived at the snap of a finger in the POTC mythology, so it doesn't really matter if they kill off Will or Elizabeth. Should the fourth tank they'll simply bring them back from the dead for the fifth, easy peasy.
nateman
06-21-07, 08:35 AM
I'm not threadcrapping but I never cared for any of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. I like Depp but even when I was a kid I didn't have much intrest in pirates.
But if the 4th one was In space then I would most def. go see it!
KillerCannibal
06-21-07, 02:10 PM
I think the series should stop, at least for a few years. PotC 3 blew. Maybe I'll find myself liking it a bit more when the DVD hits but in theaters it just dragged on endlessly. My opinion of DMC didn't change when I bought it so I'm not counting on this one faring any better. Obviously most of the US agrees since it's not nearly as successful as part 2. Although if it were in space...
fumanstan
06-21-07, 02:23 PM
Pirates of the Caribbean vs The Borg
That would be awesome.
Looks like I could be right in my original post. This could turn out to be pirates in space. :lol:
I'd hate that. I love the 3 pirates movies, but would hate to see it go that route. They have plenty of myths and legends to tell.
QuePaso
06-21-07, 05:41 PM
POTC: The search for the fountain of youth, sounds very good.
bdshort
06-22-07, 03:08 AM
Well, they already committed to getting rid of Orlando Bloom and Kiera Knightley if you stayed after the end credits of Pirates 3.
What happens at the end of the credits? I left before they were over :(
mndtrp
06-22-07, 06:25 AM
[Kiera haters]Kiera proves shes not a 15 year old boy.[/kiera haters]
FiveO
06-22-07, 08:30 AM
I was not impressed at all with 3. They've gone downhill in my opinion. Special effects are great but the story really lacked. The scenes with the multiple Depp's was just cringe inducing. I'm in for a seeing a 4th...but they need to get back to what made the 1st one so great.
Ravenous
06-22-07, 04:33 PM
What happens at the end of the credits? I left before they were over :(
I missed this too, someone help!
Yavin
06-22-07, 04:40 PM
I missed this too, someone help!
See here (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=501597&highlight=Post+Credits).
whoopdido
06-22-07, 08:35 PM
I loved all 3 movies. I wouldn't mind seeing a 4th one as long as Depp and Rush come back and Verbinksi directs. I wouldn't care either way if Keira comes back, but I would be extremely skeptical if Orlando Bloom came back. Bloom's appearance in the movie would be the ONLY thing that would keep me away.
dsa_shea
06-24-07, 12:17 PM
Why not just keep Depp, have him find a new big ship to man and introduce a new slew of colorful characters.
mndtrp
06-25-07, 04:45 AM
Why not just keep Depp, have him find a new big ship to man and introduce a new slew of colorful characters.
Because Barbossa dominated the last movie, and pretty much stole the show with the last minute of the second movie.
Sparrow is what the movies started out as, and Barbossa is what the movies became.
mazorange
06-25-07, 08:17 AM
hope it will stop someday, the first movie was the best... i saw the second and didnt like that much... and i dont really need to see the third one...
Dudikoff
06-26-07, 12:25 AM
I'm actually tired of the Captain Jack Sparrow character. That character has been crammed down our throats. Please move on Johnny, you're too talented to do sequels for the rest of your life.
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