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Benzinga
Benzinga
Entertainment
Phil Hall

Former Disney Executive Predicts Johnny Depp Will Be Back In 'Pirates' Franchise

Now that Johnny Depp secured a $15 million legal victory in the defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, will he be able to resume his iconic Captain Jack Sparrow role in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise? A former executive at the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) believes the studio will welcome Depp back to the realm of A-list productions following Wednesday’s jury verdict.

What Happened: According to a People magazine interview with an unnamed former Disney executive, it is inconceivable that Depp will not be tapped for the next installment in the “Pirates” series.

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