Captain Jack fans unite!!! POTC 4 in the works!

[Cinderumbrella]

I wasn't sure where to post this, but I had to put it somewhere!!!

The Internet is a buzz with the news that Johnny Depp has signed on to play Captain Jack Sparrow in the 4th development of the PotC movies!!

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20228766,00.html

http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1595602/story.jhtml

These are just a couple of the links confirming this much anticipated rumor!!

 

[bonnieleigh]

I was completely obsessed with the first movie (saw it 8 times in theatres!). Unfortunately, IMHO, I can say I only enjoyed the first. Saw the 2nd and 3rd and didn't care for them, so naturally, I'm not looking forward to the 4th 1st one was amazing though!

 

[Brian_WDW74]

Moved to the Rumors and News board.

 

[MinniesYooHoo]

WOW!!! How exciting. I absolutely cannot wait, but somehow I guess I will. Thanks for the 411

 

[JoAnnPan]

Awesome news - thanks!!!!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Moved to the Rumors and News board.

Thanks Brian! I knew there was SOMEWHERE to announce the good news!!

 

[YoHo]

Oh goodie, whatever happened to the phrase:
"you can't top pigs with pigs."

 

[jheigl]

I agree. The first was amazing...I still watch it to this day. The 2nd and 3rd were very disappointing to me. Hopefully they can bring it back with the 4th.

 

[reelmom]

Be still my beating heart! I can't wait. DH and I were wondering the other day if there was going to be a 4th.

 

[jackieleanne]

Im so excited also about how he is going to play Mad Hatter! I loved all of the movies and the ride, cant wait for the 4th.

 

[Peter Pirate 2]

I think Johnny Depp is probably the best actor out there right now but after the barely acceptable numbers 2 & 3 I'm totally amazed that anybody is looking forward to this. There isn't more than a remote chance that this can turn out well.

Haven't Kiera and Orlando already said no? Where can this possible go other than 'Weekend At Bernies 2'???

I'd prefer to rtemember No. 1 as the great movie it was and 2 & 3 as the 'required' sequels ... Please, no more.

 

[mikesjoy]

Well, I am so excited!! I am a Pirate's freak!! I agree, the first one was amazing, the others just so so. I fell asleep for the first part of the third one the first time I watched it. But, I have seen them all so many times now... I think Johnny Depp (my one true love) was amazing as Captain Jack in the first one, and then it was like he forgot how he played the character in the
2nd and 3rd one... but I am still excited!!!

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I also think the first was the best, but I also think 2 & 3 were more than adequate.
I would like to see more.... Of course I reserve the right to retract that statement after I see the future sequel(s).

MG

 

[PoohsFan1]

I was completely obsessed with the first movie (saw it 8 times in theatres!). Unfortunately, IMHO, I can say I only enjoyed the first. Saw the 2nd and 3rd and didn't care for them, so naturally, I'm not looking forward to the 4th 1st one was amazing though!

I agree with you 100%. I too love the first one and can watch it at any given day, but the other 2 I can take them or leave them (mainly the 3rd one). However, I do consider myself a POTC fan and will probably watch the 4th one just to see how it plays out. Hopefully Will Turner comes back

 

[rebecca06261]

Am I the only one who thought that 3 was the best?? Also, I'm probably going to get flamed for this, BUT- after the last POC, it's time to leave well enough alone. Name one movie franchise that had success with a fourth film... off the top of my head I can only think of Rocky. Unfortunately, there's a great probability of a 4th POC tanking.

btw, Depp's agency confirmed the deal. There's no script, there's no filming or production date, but it is speculated that there will be a release date of 2012 or 2013. I had the link but closed it out and am too lazy at the moment to pull it back up.

**Edited to add that I'm a huge POC geek- yep- was one of the midnight viewers at the At World's End release... just wanted to make clear that I wasn't just a hater on the thread

 

[LovesHauntedMansion]

I will watch any movie with Johnny Depp in it so I will definitely be in line to see POTC 4. I even watch Once Upon a Time in Mexico every time it plays on Telemundo (Spelling?) and I don't even understand Spanish.

I do agree that POTC 1 was better because it had more universal appeal. I think more men liked the storyline of POTC 2 & 3 and more women liked POTC 1 (IMHO).

 

[athenna]

I am totally physched and I dont care what anyone says

 

[j&t'sdad]

I do agree that POTC 1 was better because it had more universal appeal. I think more men liked the storyline of POTC 2 & 3 and more women liked POTC 1 (IMHO).

I'm a man and I loved part 1, thought 2 was OK, and thought 3 was awful.

 

[Cinderumbrella]

I too, really enjoyed 1 and 2 but didn't care much for 3. I guess that is why the idea of 4 intrigues me since I felt 3 wasn't a good enough ending.

I have been a long time JD fan, so Captain Jack isn't even my favorite role of his (albeit it is in my top 3 ) I am just as interested in seeing his take on the Mad Hatter as well as the John Dillenger movie due out next year.

 

[Capt Jack's Wife]

Clearly I'm beyond excited!! I wouldn't say that I was disappointed with POTC 2 & 3, but I did feel like 2 was a filler to set the stage for 3.
As for POTC 4, I'm really curious to see where they'll be taking the storyline. At the end of 3 they showed Elizabeth with a young boy waiting on the horizon for Will. Does this mean that POTC 4 will be surrounding Will & Elizabeth's son? Maybe Will & Elizabeth won't need to return if Disney finds an actor to play their adult son?? Granted, I'd be sad to see them not returning, but I guess that could be a possibility.

I can't wait to find out!!