It’s been years since Johnny Depp last set sail as Captain Jack Sparrow in the fifth Pirates of the Caribbean movie. The Hollywood veteran was dropped by Disney over the 2018 domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife Amber Heard, which he strongly denied, and later also won a highly-publicized defamation suit against her.
Ever since he won the libel case in 2022, there have been numerous discussions and debates about who will replace him. Recently, there was speculation after a viral clip from Henry Cavill’s performance in “Enola Holmes 2,” leading fans to debate whether Cavill could step into Johnny Depp’s boots for “Pirates of the Caribbean 6.”
Henry Cavill, Known for his lead roles in The Witcher and Man of Steel, has kind of pitched himself to play the character of Jack Sparrow if Depp doesn’t return. A video going viral on social media shows Cavill playfully mimicking Depp’s character has fueled these rumors, igniting discussions among fans and media alike about whether he could successfully take on such an iconic role. What do you think?
Hear me out: Thoughts on Henry Cavill as the new Captain Jack Sparrow? (based on clip from Enola Holmes 2)
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It is important to note Henry hasn’t been officially signed by Disney.
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