Washington [US], Actor Austin Butler, known for playing versatile roles and a recent Academy Award nomination, has addressed speculation about his possible casting in the upcoming 'Pirates of the Caribbean' reboot.
While promoting her new film 'The Bikeriders' with co-star Jodie Comer, Butler responded to inquiries about her alleged involvement in the iconic franchise.
In an interview obtained by Deadline, Butler initially expressed surprise, saying, "Oh, actually, I haven't heard of it. I love Pirates of the Caribbean."
He recalled his childhood admiration for the series, recalling how it had held a special place in his heart since elementary school.He reflected on Depp's iconic portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow, saying, "It's hard to top it because he did it so well. I loved what Johnny [Depp] did with it."
The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise, inspired by the Disney theme park ride, became a global phenomenon due to Depp's charismatic performances in five films from 2003 to 2017.
According to Deadline, producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently confirmed plans for a reboot, including a female-led spinoff starring Margot Robbie, in hopes of further expanding the franchise.
Discussing the possibility of Depp's return, Bruckheimer stressed his admiration for the actor's contributions to the series.Highlighting Depp's unique portrayal and artistic influence on the character of Captain Jack Sparrow, Bruckheimer said, "It's a reboot, but if it were up to me, he'd be in it."
As speculation continues surrounding casting decisions for the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' reboot, Butler remains cautious but nonchalant about potentially stepping into such an iconic role.
Meanwhile, his upcoming crime thriller titled 'The Bikeriders' is all set to premiere in theaters on June 21.
While promoting her new film 'The Bikeriders' with co-star Jodie Comer, Butler responded to inquiries about her alleged involvement in the iconic franchise.
In an interview obtained by Deadline, Butler initially expressed surprise, saying, "Oh, actually, I haven't heard of it. I love Pirates of the Caribbean."
He recalled his childhood admiration for the series, recalling how it had held a special place in his heart since elementary school.He reflected on Depp's iconic portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow, saying, "It's hard to top it because he did it so well. I loved what Johnny [Depp] did with it."
The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise, inspired by the Disney theme park ride, became a global phenomenon due to Depp's charismatic performances in five films from 2003 to 2017.
According to Deadline, producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently confirmed plans for a reboot, including a female-led spinoff starring Margot Robbie, in hopes of further expanding the franchise.
Discussing the possibility of Depp's return, Bruckheimer stressed his admiration for the actor's contributions to the series.Highlighting Depp's unique portrayal and artistic influence on the character of Captain Jack Sparrow, Bruckheimer said, "It's a reboot, but if it were up to me, he'd be in it."
As speculation continues surrounding casting decisions for the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' reboot, Butler remains cautious but nonchalant about potentially stepping into such an iconic role.
Meanwhile, his upcoming crime thriller titled 'The Bikeriders' is all set to premiere in theaters on June 21.
