While the fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, On Stranger Tides, won't hit theaters until May 20, it seems that the folks at Disney are already gearing up for a fifth. Scribe Terry Rossio, who's co-written this year's release, along with previous Pirates films, Curse of the Black Pearl and At World's End, is now officially locked-in as the lone writer on this next swashbuckling adventure of the park attraction-turned-film-
While the critical component of getting star Johnny Depp on board is not officially a done deal, Deadline reports that a deal structure is in place which will more than likely draw him into the film. Regardless, the move may prove a bold display of confidence in the now nearly-decade-old Pirates franchise. However, could it be a bit premature?
Rumors had actually sparked late last year that, much like the process of filming the last two Pirates films, that parts 5 and 6 would allegedly shoot back-to-back, essentially completing what would be a second trilogy of films. Regardless, there seemed to be a general feeling in the air that On Stranger Tides ("Pirates 4") would indeed be the last film, serving as a sort of exclamation point or character study of Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow after the initial trilogy had the romance of Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley's Will and Elizabeth in focus. While no news has since come about the sixth film, the news of Terry Rossio and Rob Marshall being locked-in only for part 5 could be taken to mean that Disney might be playing things by ear regarding how the franchise performs this summer before they commit to part 6. While the franchise was undoubtedly a box-office juggernaut, it will be returning after a four-year hiatus and gauging how audiences will react to a series with so many existing sequels may be difficult. Ennui can be a deadly thing to juggernauts.
How are you feeling about the Pirates franchise? Is part 5 jumping the gun? Or is it still a sure bet?
Source: Deadline
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Skizzick
Jack is definitely the most entertaining character in the series. Without a doubt. Watching the first three movies, I was just not interested in the large plot story between Elizabeth and Will. In fact, the characters annoyed me at times. I think making a new series with Jack as the absolute, unquestionable star, instead of an aloof co-star, will make this next trilogy much more enjoyable.
cwbys21
I don't know about this. So much of the motivation for the characters came not from Jack Sparrow but Will and Elizabeth. Also, I really want to see how Will manages to escape the curse of being stuck on that stupid ship, not Jack searching for the fountain of youth.
orangecrow
I don't see why they're milking this dead cow, times must be tough for Disney.
chillgentleman
I didn't like part 3, too nonsensical.
DPsx72
And, nobody cares. Didn't see the first few and won't see any of the rest. Movies suck, they should close and give all their money to the gaming market. I mean we often complain about lack of innovation in gaming, while the movie industry has been recycling bad ideas for decades.
ww2_honor
This is actually one of my favorite movie series. I'm glad that a new one is finally coming out this year, 4 years is quite a long time. I'm a little hesitant about it though, being that Orando Blum and Keira Knightley will not be starring in it. But who knows, maybe it will still be great, Johnny Depp is one of my favorite actors.
Wildcard273
It may be a bit early, but why not go ahead and book them now. Although I have to admit, I'm a little hesitant about Pirates 4, only because Penelope Cruz is in it. I can't stand her, I think she looks like a rat.
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