It is probably one of his most emblematic characters and appreciated by the general public.
However, the famous captain Jack Sparrow, played since 2003 by Johnny Depp, will not return in a sixth part of the adventures of
Pirates of the Caribbean
.
A brutal and above all involuntary end according to the principal concerned.
During the defamation lawsuit against him against Amber Heard, the actor indeed explained, on Monday April 26, how a column written by his ex-girlfriend had harmed his career.
Words that would have been confirmed in a video testimony, Wednesday, April 28, delivered by his former agent Christian Carino.
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“A thing accepted in the industry”
The facts date back to December 2018. In an open letter published by the
Washington Post
, Amber Heard presents herself as a victim of domestic violence, without however mentioning her former husband.
According to Johnny Depp, who denies having ever raised a hand on her, Disney studios decided four days later not to entrust her with the role of Jack Sparrow.
If the reason for this eviction has never been clarified, Christian Carino, who for a time represented the two spouses and was even their friend, makes the link with "the accusations made by Amber".
The influence of the actress's words "is an accepted thing in the industry," he adds, citing "conversations with colleagues and studio officials."
Amber Heard's lawyers refute this causal link and highlight problems around the filming of episode 5 of the saga.
In video, at the exit of the court, Amber Heard maintains her version of the facts facing Johnny Depp
“I did not quite understand how after a relationship full of success, of course for Disney, I suddenly found myself guilty until proven guilty, lamented this Monday Johnny Depp on the last day of his hearing.
My feeling was that these characters should get a proper goodbye (…) They deserved to have a positive ending.
I intended to continue until it was time to stop”
