Gore Verbinski Jumps the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Ship

by Elisabeth Rappe Apr 8th 2009 // 9:02AM

Filed under: Action, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Disney, Family Films, DIY/Filmmaking, Newsstand, Johnny Depp, Remakes and Sequels

If Pirates of the Caribbean really decides to weigh anchor and sail in 2010, it will have to be with a new captain. According to Variety, Gore Verbinski has officially informed Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer that he's no longer interested in swashbuckling, and won't be helming a fourth installment.

"I had a fantastic time bringing Pirates to life, and I am eternally grateful to Jerry, Johnny and the rest of the creative and production team," Verbinski said. "I'm looking forward to all of us crossing paths again in the future."

Instead, he's throwing all his attention to another underwater project -- his eagerly awaited adaptation of Bioshock, which is expected to be his next directing vehicle after he finishes on the Johnny Depp voiced Rango.

The fourth Pirates was being eyed for a 2010 start date, and it's not known if Verbinski's departure will affect that although it doesn't seem like Disney is racing to get into production any time soon despite all those Russell Brand rumors.

A lot of people are fried on the Pirates franchise and while I should be one of them (Jack Sparrow is still alive and well in this house), I'll always be a sucker for high seas adventure. Maybe a change-up behind the scenes will breathe some new life into the series, and avoid another muddy plot like At World's End.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

4-08-2009 @ 9:24AM

Peter Hall said...

Eagerly awaited, indeed.

5-07-2009 @ 5:36PM

mlshook57 said...

Can't wait! Love Pirates! Especially Johnny Depp! Got to love him! Awesome actor-gorgeous man! Go for it Johnny! Never stop acting-your the best!

7-01-2009 @ 8:13AM

Rizal said...

I do with the next movie, movie is good-good, I will not miss the pirates of carribean movie.
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