The “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, which seemed adrift, may be regaining direction. Margot Robbie was initially set to star in a new film, but she expressed doubts about Disney’s interest in 2022. However, producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently provided a positive update on both Robbie’s project and a separate reboot he is working on.

Bruckheimer clarified to Entertainment Weekly that there are two distinct movies in development: one reboot he’s producing with writer Jeff Nathanson, and another led by Robbie with a script by Christina Hodson.

Bruckheimer expressed hope that both films will be made, and he believes Disney still wants to proceed with Robbie’s version, which aims for a female-led narrative.

The last installment, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” (2017), featured Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley. Bruckheimer, who produced it, is reuniting with Nathanson and director Joachim Rønning for “Young Woman and the Sea.”

While developing the reboot, Bruckheimer praised Nathanson’s work, particularly the third act, though it won’t feature familiar characters. Despite Depp’s legal issues with ex-wife Amber Heard, Bruckheimer voiced support for Depp’s return as Captain Jack Sparrow, highlighting his unique portrayal.

The reboot, written by Ted Elliott, is progressing slowly but steadily, with Bruckheimer emphasizing the value of patience for quality writing.

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