There will however be two main characters that we will not see returning to the fourth installment. Both Orlando Bloom and Kiera Knightly have both said that they do not plan on returning. The first thought that comes to the heads of many is that they want a bigger cut of the action. With the tremendous success of the franchise thus far, Bloom and Knightly most certainly would need a bigger paycheck to appear in the fourth film. With the economy the way it is, and obvious cost-cutting measures already being observed, it looks like that just isn’t an option for the studios.
In an interview with Kiera Knightley while she was promoting “Atonement” in late 2007, the actress said, “I can’t imagine doing another one. That was an amazing experience, really was, totally extraordinary, but I think three for me is probably enough.”
But Bloom and Knightley aren’t the only ‘Pirates’ alums that won’t be making it to the fourth installment. Director Gore Verbinski, who directed all of the films thus far, will be replaced by Rob Marshall for the next film. Verbinski has understandably decided to move on with his career and pursue some new projects – one of which will be the big-screen adaptation of the popular videogame “Bioshock.”
Marshall, who has directed films like “Chicago,” “Memoirs of a Geisha,” and “Nine” seems very excited and optimistic about the opportunity to direct the film. In an interview with comingsoon.net, Marshall said “I was so surprised they called me. It was Johnny Depp and Jerry Bruckheimer. Jerry called me, but Johnny was interested in working with me. It’s a wonderful thing when something like that happens, so we sat and met and he could not have been more lovely. He’s the nicest man. I’ve been very lucky to work with some great people and he’s one of them. So I could tell that we could maybe do this, and then they offered it to me.”
The story for the upcoming ‘Pirates’ film is based on the 1987 book “On Stranger Tides” written by Tim Powers. It mainly revolves around the search for the Fountain of Youth – which runs right into where the ‘Pirates’ writers wanted to take the story next. The film is set for release in summer of 2011.
What do you think the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise will be like without Verbinski, Bloom or Knight? Will it make a difference? Or will Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow be enough to keep the series afloat?
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I think the movie will be fine without Keira or Orlando. Don't get me wrong, I love them both, but their story line is over. There's nothing else their characters can do without it being incredibly forced and contrived to make them part of the plot.
Jack Sparrow and Barbossa will be enough, and I'm sure they'll create some fantastic new characters, probably with some other well-known actors.
As for the director, if Johnny Depp wants to work with him, that's all I need to know, lol.
well i think it should still be as good as the last one's if not better. Kiera and orlando it would be quite nice if they were still in it but it's not a necessity and I love Rob Marshall's films so it should be fantastic and plus Jhonny and Geoffrey are still there! :D
First, Depp is still not officially on board - if you see his cover of Ent Weekly (entertainer of the decade) and also his pose with Keith Richards at the MTV awards, he seems to be pointing his middle finger, which holds his Pirates ring. Still mad re firing of Dick Cook from Disney? I really don't think Depp wants to make this film - I hope he doesn't. Second, even if Keira and Orlando wanted to be in this, Disney doesn't want them, mostly because of their wooden acting and high cost. It's nice of them to let these two make it look like they're the ones with a choice.
Thank goodness that _someone_ has finally decided to bring some Tim Powers to the screen. I hope they actually USE the book, and not just the title. It's a great story, and the POtC characters could be laid in to that structure easily, rather than throwing out Powers' story and making arguably less-quality new.
We can hardly wait for this to hit the big screens. New faces to fill big shoes? We will see with this one. Change is sometimes for the better. I hope that some more of the story does come out into this one. But, as the last ones I am sure we will all be on the edge of our seats. They have been great. I am sure this will not be a let down.