The high seas of cinematic adventure are about to get even weirder as the script for “Pirates of the Caribbean 6” takes a delightfully unexpected turn. Craig Mazin, one of the creative minds behind the highly acclaimed HBO series “The Last of Us,” recently spilled the grog about the script, and it seems Disney is ready to embrace the peculiar.
In the summer of 2020, Variety reported that Disney was embarking on not one, but two new “Pirates of the Caribbean” projects. The first was a reboot featuring the charismatic Margot Robbie, while the second was set to be the sixth installment in the original franchise. The latter was penned by Craig Mazin and Ted Elliott, the co-writer of the first four “Pirates” films.
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What sets the upcoming “Pirates of the Caribbean 6” apart is its audacious and bizarre script. According to Mazin, when he and Elliott pitched the concept to Disney, they were half-expecting the mouse house to give them the ol’ heave-ho. After all, their idea was just too weird, or so they thought. To their astonishment, Disney didn’t just buy it; they wholeheartedly embraced it.
But the scriptwriting process came to a screeching halt due to the Hollywood strike, leaving fans eagerly waiting to discover what peculiar treasures lie ahead in this latest “Pirates” installment.
As for Margot Robbie’s “Pirates” project, the fate of that adventure remains uncertain. The idea was to explore a different kind of story with a focus on female characters. However, it seems this idea has been stashed in Davy Jones’ locker for now, with Robbie revealing that Disney wasn’t keen on pursuing it.
Instead, Disney has chosen to prioritize Mazin and Elliott’s quirky script, setting sail into uncharted waters of storytelling. While the plot of this enigmatic “Pirates” film remains shrouded in secrecy, one burning question lingers: Will Johnny Depp‘s iconic Captain Jack Sparrow make a triumphant return? Depp’s tumultuous legal battles and personal life have cast a shadow over his return to the franchise, making it a tantalizing yet uncertain prospect.
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer hinted that Depp’s return was still undecided as of May 2022, keeping fans guessing about the future of their beloved Captain Jack.
Craig Mazin, a seasoned screenwriter known for his work on sequels like “The Hangover II” and “The Huntsman: Winter’s War,” has now taken the helm of this peculiar “Pirates” journey, steering it into uncharted waters where weirdness reigns supreme.
The “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise has always been a treasure chest of cinematic adventure, having plundered a staggering $1.5 billion domestically and a whopping $3.07 billion internationally across its five films. The upcoming installment’s unconventional approach and mysterious storyline promise a new chapter in the saga that fans won’t want to miss. So, ready your cutlasses and brace yourselves, because Disney is about to set sail into the unknown, and it’s bound to be one weird, wild voyage!