US actor Johnny Depp testifies throughout the 50 million US greenback Depp vs Heard defamation trial. … [+]
A ridiculous rumor not too long ago spread via the web, using the wave of starry-eyed fandom within the wake of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, which sparked a deluge of help for the previous Pirates of the Caribbean star.
The rumor states that Depp is about to return to his most iconic function, as Captain Jack Sparrow, for at least $301 million {dollars}. The rumor additionally hinted {that a} Disney Plus collection may be within the works, that may discover the early years of Jack Sparrow (regardless of Depp presently being 59 years previous).
As amusing as it might be to look at an growing old Depp play the youthful model of a job that he has been phoning in for no less than the final two movies, the rumor is simply not true.
$301 million is an insane determine, equal to all the finances of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s Finish – not an inexpensive movie (certainly, Davy Jones nonetheless holds up as probably the most convincing CGI creations ever put to display screen).
Earlier than he was fired from the franchise, Depp was reportedly as a consequence of earn $22.5 million for his sixth look as Jack Sparrow; he obtained $50 million for the third movie, At World’s Finish, throughout the peak of his reputation. Even Depp thought he was being overpaid for his work within the franchise; in a 2011 interview with Vanity Fair, he stated:
“Principally, in the event that they’re going to pay me the silly cash proper now, I’m going to take it.”
Therefore, it’s ludicrous to assume that Disney would pay any actor that amount of cash, not to mention one which has proved to be such a legal responsibility on set – in any case, Depp is quickly due for another appearance in court docket, after being accused of punching a crew member.
To not point out, the casting of Depp in any high-profile function goes to be seen as an inherently political assertion, within the wake of the deeply divisive trial between him and Amber Heard – presumably, the very last thing Disney needs to do is become involved in one other mindless tradition struggle.
In actual fact, the $301 million appears to be a direct reference to a well-known second from the trial, wherein Heard’s lawyer Ben Rottenborn requested the actor, “The actual fact is, Mr. Depp, if Disney got here to you with $300 million and one million alpacas, nothing on this earth would get you to return and work with Disney on a Pirates of the Caribbean movie? Right?”
Depp replied, “That’s true, Mr. Rottenborn.”
Contemplating the quantity of misinformation that surrounded the trial because it was unfolding, it’s not stunning that rumors are flying round, regarding the way forward for Depp’s profession. Depp now has a legion of simpering followers, who’re decided that he receives “justice,” which seemingly, means Depp returning to the function that made him an icon.
However with all the pieces occurring on this planet proper now, the return of Captain Jack Sparrow to the large display screen isn’t precisely a excessive precedence.
In an announcement to NBC News, a consultant for Depp responded to the rumor, stating: “That is made up.”
