Ayo Edebiri could replace Johnny Depp, becoming the protagonist of the Pirates of the Caribbean reboot
The rumor would have identified The Bear actress as the first choice in the house Disney for the role. What if the next Pirates of the Caribbean chose Ayo Edebiri as the protagonist? As a result, The Bear actress would replace Johnny Depp: this is the rumor that has spread in the last few hours. Since this is a rumor, it has not yet been confirmed or denied by Disney but insider Daniel Richtman via X has shared new details regarding the future of the pirate franchise.
The project would aim for a female protagonistaccording to recent rumors that have emerged, and would be linked to Disney’s interest in developing a film with a female cast.
What we know so far about the Pirates of the Caribbean reboot
Thanks to her interpretation of the young and ambitious chef Sydney Adamu, Ayo Edebiri was able to conquer a generous portion of the public and also of critics, winning the Emmy Award. The actress’s name was initially also involved in the cast of Thunderbolts, one of the upcoming films being made at home Marvelbut just a few weeks ago it was revealed that Ayo Edebiri would not be taking part in the film due to scheduling conflicts.
A sixth Pirates of the Caribbean chapter has been in the works for some time (precisely dal 2011), but has suffered continuous delays, recently also due to Johnny Depp being removed from the franchise following legal issues with Amber Heard. In any case, the intention would be to launch a female reboot of Pirates of the Caribbean and Ayo Edebiri represents the possible protagonist. The project, as CBR reports, could involve Craig Maturewhich recently accompanied the success of The Last of Us on the small screen on HBO. Being one of the most successful film franchises at Disney, it is natural that the Studios are looking for the best key for a return. At the moment, therefore, the choice of Ayo Edebiri remains a rumor.
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