Geoffrey Rush Wants a Return to Pirates of the Caribbean to Annoy Jack Sparrow One Last Time
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Geoffrey Rush is open to returning as Hector Barbossa in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 as long as the writing is strong, pitching a ghostly return just to annoy Jack Sparrow.
Geoffrey Rush is keeping the door open for a return to the high seas in Disney's long-gestating Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Rush suggested that Hector Barbossa could easily return as a ghost in the style of Hamlet's father, provided the writing delivers a worthy comeback rather than a cheap cash grab. Rush noted that he mainly wants another shot at annoying Captain Jack Sparrow, while also challenging fans to pitch their own ideas for how the legendary pirate captain could make a comeback.
While the details surrounding the next installment remain under wraps, producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently confirmed that talks are underway with Johnny Depp regarding a potential return. Disney has spent years exploring alternative directions for the franchise, including a stalled project centered on Margot Robbie, but Bruckheimer has consistently maintained that bringing back legacy cast members is part of the plan for the upcoming film.
For a franchise that spans two decades across cinema, home media, and countless gaming tie-ins, the return of core characters like Barbossa, Gibbs, and Sparrow could provide the anchor nostalgic fans are looking for. Whether Disney leans into ghostly lore or timeline resets to bring back fallen favorites, the creative team has plenty of community feedback to draw from as development slowly moves forward.
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Original article: IGN South Africa