Who will play Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6?
OFFICIAL: It’s confirmed that ‘PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 6’ is in development and apparently Disney has come to an agreement with actor Johnny Depp to return as Jack Sparrow and not only that, actor Bill Nighy would also return as Davy Jones. Depp, who played the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow in all five Pirates films, was dropped by Disney following abuse allegations made by his ex-wife Amber Heard. Though the actor was never formally fired from the franchise, his future became murky after Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales in 2017.A former fish gutter from Kent may have been the inspiration for Captain Jack Sparrow, the character made famous by Johnny Depp in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Jack Ward, also known as John, from Faversham, was a late 16th Century pirate who raided Spanish ships for their gold.
Does pirates still exist in 2025?
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported an increase in global maritime incidents and piracy and armed robbery in 2025, classifying most cases as low-level. According to the IMB Annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report, 137 incidents against ships were recorded in 2025 compared to 116 in 2024 and 120 in 2023. According to the IMB Annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report 137 incidents against ships were recorded in 2025 compared to 116 in 2024 and 120 in 2023. It reveals that 121 vessels were boarded, four vessels were hijacked and two fired upon as well as 10 attempted attacks.