Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) signs Keith Richards for Pirates 4. (AP)
Ahoy, Keith Richards!
Pirates of the Caribbean superstar lead actor Johnny Depp has always touted he developed his Jack Sparrow character around the party-hearty Rolling Stones guitarist Richards.
Nobody really knows why Depp looked up to chain-smoking rugged-faced 60-something rock star, and now on the big screen Richards is set to co-star in fourth installment of the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ flick, ‘On Stranger Tides’, along Depp in the role of Jack Sparrow's father.
The role of Jack Sparrow has helped to bolster Depp’s career. The actor has been working closely with the Disney production company in order to continue with the ‘Pirates’ film series. Richard appeared in the third ‘Pirates’ flick, ‘At World’s End’.
It is rumored that Depp is trying to recruit fellow Rolling Stones member Mick Jagger for a role in the popular film. Depp has said that if he accepts the role, Jagger will be portraying an elder pirate similar to the role Richards plays. The film is star-studded, with Penelope Cruz coming aboard. Rob Marshall is the director.
The actor has gained a mixed reception at the announcement of the movie, which is set to begin filming sometimes this summer. Fans have cited Depp as being a “sell out” for continuing the film series. The actor however, simply smiles and states that he is happy in reprising the role of Captain Jack.
“I can’t wait to get back in costume,” he said.
Depp has been a leading man on television and film since the 80s.
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i think if the story is good and the acting and screenplay is well done, it doesn't matter whether its the first or 50th episode.
captain jack sparrow has been an extremely entertaining fellow. the first two story lines were flawless. i thought #3 left a lot to be desired. lets hope #4 is better...
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