‘Pirates Of The Caribbean 5’ Latest Rumors & Updates: Disney Ditching Orlando Bloom, Johnny Depp After ‘Dead Men Tell No Tales’?

As the premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales" looms, rumors about the cast members of the franchise has been circulating. Now, latest reports hint the possibility that the fifth installment will be the last for Orlando Bloom (Will Turner) and Johnny Depp's (Capt. Jack Sparrow) characters.

"Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales" seemed to be making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately. But in spite of the negative publicity surrounding the franchise, fans are still clamoring for the "Pirates" fifth installment.

Disney To Ditch Orlando Bloom And Johnny Depp After 'Pirates Of The Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales'?

It was previously reported that Disney is planning to focus more on the new and younger characters of "Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales" including Kaya Scodelario (Carina Smyth) and Brenton Thwaites (Will's son Henry Turner) to make it more appealing to the younger audience. That's why, Movie News Guide hinted that the fifth installment might be Bloom and Depp's last movie together.

There were also rumors claiming that Bloom and Depp were competing to be the lead character of "Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales." But Bloom has yet to prove his box-office worth and with Depp's age and diminishing box-office charm, a reboot with new storylines and characters might be a better idea, MNR Daily noted.

'Pirates Of The Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales' Is The Final Run Of The Franchise

Aside from the possible reboot, "Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales" is reportedly the franchise's final installment, Asia Starz revealed. However, Disney has yet to make an official confirmation regarding the incessant "Pirates" rumors.

'Pirates Of The Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales' New Scriptwriter And Directors

In line with the aforementioned details on "Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales," rumors have it that Disney also replaced scriptwriter Terry Rossio with Jeff Nathanson. The reason? The change aims to give a new plot angle for the fifth "Pirates" installment, Mobile & Apps learned.

In addition, "Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales" also features new directors, Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg. Meanwhile, the fifth installment of the "Pirates" franchise is set to hit theaters on May 26, 2017.

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