Summary:
Johnny Depp’s absence from Pirates of the Caribbean 6 led to a boycott, with moviegoers threatening to skip the film and watch The Curse of the Black Pearl instead. Viewers from around the world are joining the #NoJohnnyNoPirates movement, demonstrating the far-reaching global reach of Depp and the saga. Despite the controversy surrounding him, Depp continues to be on trend and enjoy the support of the audience, challenging the idea that he is no longer loved.
The Pirates of the Caribbean 6 boycott remains in place as there are still reports that Johnny Depp will never appear in future Pirates of the Caribbean films again. Recently, The Last of Us creator Craig Mazin hinted that he developed a “weird” script for Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Mazin then confirmed that the project could continue with the script he had written after the WGA and SAG stopped the strikes. -AFTRA. Mazin’s message did not say that Johnny Depp, who had previously been declared absent, would be on set.
Now Pirates of the Caribbean viewers are expressing their dissatisfaction online over Johnny Depp’s absence from Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Armed with the hashtag #NoJohnnyNoPirates, Twitter users threatened to boycott the film if it hit theaters.
@Pigs_FlyHere suggested that by watching The Curse of the Black Pearl instead, viewers would be able to show Disney “exactly what they wanted to see”.
@deppbrazilfc used the slogan #NoJohnnyNoPirates alongside images of Depp as Jack Sparrow. Representing Depp fans in Brazil, this account shows the widespread popularity of Depp’s films and Pirates of the Caribbean. Negative comments from foreign audiences made things worse for the film, which could suffer from a proposed box office boycott.
@NicoleH9916 tweeted a similar message with the hashtag #JohnnyDeppIsJackSparrow.
@Supernatural979 noted that Depp continues to be trendy despite all the controversy and claims that he is no longer “loved”.
@wonkamatters said Disney needs to “bring Captain Jack Sparrow back to life” otherwise “we won’t watch it”. The user noted Disney in his post, urging the industry giant to pay attention to viewers who fervently support Depp.
Why Johnny Depp Won’t Appear in Pirates of the Caribbean 6
Prior to the libel trial of ex-wife Amber Heard, it was speculated that the actor would reprise his role as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean sequel. Depp has reportedly been fired from Pirates of the Caribbean 6 since then, despite being eager to return, especially after Heard was found guilty in the process. Disney hasn’t made any statements to the contrary since then, and based on Mazin’s post, it looks like Pirates of the Caribbean 6 will continue without Depp.
Viewer outrage could push Disney in the opposite direction. After the critical and box office failure of Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge in 2017, Disney may be looking for other ways to boost Pirates of the Caribbean 6’s chances of success. The return of Captain Jack Sparrow.
Source: Twitter (various, see above)