Amid chatter surrounding a potential return of the beloved franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean has been one noteworthy question. What would a sixth installment be if there were no Jack Sparrow? The topic of Johnny Depp’s return for the iconic role has remained a talking point,

Bruckheimer previously told EW that he was eager for Depp to return to the role, despite Disney cutting ties with Depp, which the actor claimed happened as a result of the publication of a 2018 op-ed in which his ex-wife, Amber Heard, wrote that she had been a victim of domestic abuse but did not mention Depp by name.

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has teased the star might return, but maybe it's time to just let that ship sail.