The pirate and sailor genre was pretty much dead before, but then came Pirates of the Caribbean. The film is actually based on a theme park attraction and has been continued several times due to its resounding success. The series should continue after a break of several years. You can watch the beginning of the adventure on TV today.
Today on TV: That’s what the adventure film is about
On paper, the story revolves around Will Hunter (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), one cursed treasure and the hunt for it. Among other things, some undead pirates led by Captain Barbossa also take part. They need a blood sacrifice to break the curse and that leads to a turbulent, unwilling collaboration.
But the pivotal point and highlight of the film and its sequels is and remains Captain Jack Sparrow. Johnny Depp In this role, he is forever burned into the collective memory of all film and pirate fans. His eccentric nature gives the character something very special.
Continued four times and still no end in sight: Pirates of the Caribbean continues
Because the first part was so incredibly popular and commercially successful, over time we four sequels of varying quality receive. The last two parts in particular were less well received by fans and critics, despite the focus on Johnny Depp’s character Jack Sparrow.
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Everything with Johnny Depp has a bad aftertaste these days, but this role was legendary.
Pirates of the Caribbean 6 should still come after a break of a few years. What we know about it so far sounds surprisingly promising: The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin, together with Pirates of the Caribbean veteran Ted Elliott, is said to have submitted a draft that was so crazy that neither of them actually thought it would be accepted .
But he did and the two big Hollywood strikes have now been settled. The So the chances are not badthat work on a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean part can really begin soon.
With Johnny Depp? That’s not decided yet. Most recently, the now highly controversial actor drew attention to himself with a lot of negative headlines and a mudslinging in court. But his return doesn’t seem to be out of the question.
TV or stream: When and where is Pirates of the Caribbean showing?
Sat 1 Pirates of the Caribbean airs in prime time at 8:15 p.m this Saturday, December 9th, 2023.
Alternatively there is the strip also available on Disney+ as a streaming subscriptionor you can buy or rent it online from Amazon, Apple TV, Magenta TV, Google Play or Maxdome.
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