Johnny Depp has reportedly been given the boot from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. According to DailyMail TV, the actor who played Captain Jack Sparrow in the movies for the last 15 years won't be taking part in any more as rumours of a reboot for the Disney-owned franchise have started to circulate. Stuart Beattie, a scriptwriter for the movies, told DailyMail TV: "I think he's had a great run. Obviously, he's made that character his own and it's become the character he's most famous for now. "And kids all over the world love him as that character so I think it's been great for him, it's been great for us, so I'm just very, very happy about it. Advert 10 "I think Jack Sparrow will be his legacy. It's the only character he's played five times, it's the character he dresses up in to visit children in hospitals, it's what he'll be remembered for. "Before Jack Sparrow came along, Depp was considered this kind of quirky, independent actor that made these really cool little Tim Burton films, but he was by no means a movie star and a lot of people thought we were crazy for casting him at the time. "Because he wasn't a proven commodity; you know, a big movie star. And we were making a big movie and we were putting this quirky, independent actor in the middle of it and people thought we were crazy. The fact that it worked is a miracle. "They were certainly nervous watching the rushes everyday but when it all came together, something just clicked and it was magic and connected with audiences. I'm proud to be a part of it." Advert 10<doc-sep>JOHNNY Depp has been axed from the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise, according to DailyMail TV. The 55-year-old, has played Jack Sparrow in the films for the past 15 years, but he will reportedly no longer be part of the films as Disney Studios plan a reboot. 4 Johnny Depp has reportedly been axed from Pirates of the Caribbean Credit: ©Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved Scriptwriter Stuart Beattie appeared to confirm the news DailyMail TV and revealed they will be reworking the entire franchise. Speaking about his exit, Stuart said: "I think he's had a great run. Obviously, he's made that character his own and it's become the character he's most famous for now. "And kids all over the world love him as that character so I think it's been great for him, it's been great for us, so I'm just very, very happy about it." He added: "I think Jack Sparrow will be his legacy. It's the only character he's played five times, it's the character he dresses up in to visit children in hospitals, it's what he'll be remembered for. 4 Johnny has had a difficult few years following his split from Amber Heard Credit: Social Media - Refer to Source 4 Johnny's career has been somewhat overshadowed in recent years by his personal troubles Credit: AP:Associated Press Most Read In TV & Showbiz KIM'S NEW KRUSH The men lining up to be Kim K's next partner as Kanye ‘dates Irina Shayk’ JOSS PERFECT Jac Jossa shows off her tiny waist after weight loss in pretty summer dresses 'WE'LL SEE' Louise Redknapp revealed Jamie wanted another baby when she was on Strictly GRANDE AFFAIR Ariana dazzles in white gown as she shares private pics from secret wedding a wright treat! Mark Wright gives fans tour of new £2,400 a night home with Michelle Keegan Exclusive ARG-AIN James ‘Arg’ Argent's set to reunite with 'love of his life' ex Lydia Bright "Before Jack Sparrow came along, [Depp] was considered this kind of quirky, independent actor that made these really cool little Tim Burton films but he was by no means a movie star and a lot of people thought we were crazy for casting him at the time. "Because he wasn't a proven commodity; you know, a big movie star. And we were making a big movie and we were putting this quirky, independent actor in the middle of it and people thought we were crazy. The fact that it worked is a miracle. "They were certainly nervous watching the rushes everyday but when it all came together, something just clicked and it was magic and connected with audiences. I'm proud to be a part of it." 4 Johnny first appeared in the films in 2003 and his last was in 2017 Credit: Alamy Yesterday, it was revealed that Disney has reportedly met with Deadpool's writing duo Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to pen the script for a reboot and are in "early talks" following their success with the superhero franchise. Johnny's last Pirates of the Caribbean was Dead Men Tell No Tales in 2017, which was the lowest performing of the five films. The Sun Online has contacted Johnny's rep for comment. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales movie trailer Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.<doc-sep>Johnny Depp has reportedly been axed from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and won't appear in an upcoming reboot. The 55-year-old's Captain Jack Sparrow was the main star of the first five films, released between 2003 and 2017. Depp, first arrested for assault in 1989, has been accused of domestic violence by former partner Amber Heard in recent years, and reportedly been dealing with drug and alcohol related issues. Speaking with the Daily Mail, Pirates of the Caribbean writer Stuart Beattie confirmed the actor has been cut from the franchise. "He's had a great run," says Beattie. "I think Jack Sparrow will be [Depp's] legacy. It's the only character he's played five times, it's the character he dresses up in to visit children in hospitals, it's what he'll be remembered for. "It's been great for us, so I'm just very, very happy about it." Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, writers of Deadpool and Zombieland, are apparently writing the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Newshub.<doc-sep>
Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Johnny Depp has been axed from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. The 55-year-old has played Jack Sparrow in the films for the past 15 years, but he will reportedly no longer be part of the films as Disney Studios plan a reboot. Scriptwriter Stuart Beattie appeared to confirm the news on DailyMail TV and revealed they will be reworking the entire franchise. Speaking about his exit, Stuart said: “I think he’s had a great run. Obviously, he’s made that character his own and it’s become the character he’s most famous for now. “And kids all over the world love him as that character so I think it’s been great for him, it’s been great for us, so I’m just very, very happy about it.” He added: “I think Jack Sparrow will be his legacy. It’s the only character he’s played five times, it’s the character he dresses up in to visit children in hospitals, it’s what he’ll be remembered for. “Before Jack Sparrow came along, [Depp] was considered this kind of quirky, independent actor that made these really cool little Tim Burton films but he was by no means a movie star and a lot of people thought we were crazy for casting him at the time. “Because he wasn’t a proven commodity; you know, a big movie star. And we were making a big movie and we were putting this quirky, independent actor in the middle of it and people thought we were crazy. The fact that it worked is a miracle. “They were certainly nervous watching the rushes everyday but when it all came together, something just clicked and it was magic and connected with audiences. I’m proud to be a part of it.” Yesterday, it was revealed that Disney has reportedly met with Deadpool‘s writing duo Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to pen the script for a reboot and are in “early talks” following their success with the superhero franchise. Johnny’s last “Pirates of the Caribbean” was “Dead Men Tell No Tales” in 2017, which was the lowest performing of the five films. The Sun Online has contacted Depp’s rep for comment.