In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed the development of a reboot for the popular Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. He also expressed his desire to see Johnny Depp reprise his iconic role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming film. Bruckheimer lauded writer Jeff Nathanson's work on the script, stating that an "amazing third act" has been crafted, and that Depp's portrayal of the beloved swashbuckler character was entirely his own creation.