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“Please, Just NO”: Fans Lash Out as Dwayne Johnson Replacing Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean Rumors Run Rampant

Published 06/01/2022, 9:30 AM EDT

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After fans learned Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, may replace Johnny Depp in a movie, the internet was on fire. After the latest news flash of actors, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s courtroom trial, it was reported that Depp might not appear in the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. 

Hollywood megastar Dwayne Johnson has affected the wrestling and film industry. As a result, The Rock has always been a fan favorite, and he is also referred to as “People’s Champion” globally.

 

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However, it seems that tables have turned for the former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Fans worldwide are not ready to accept Dwayne Johnson to take over Johnny Depp in the Pirates of the Caribbean spinoff.

Dwayne Johnson will star in the Pirates of the Caribbean spinoff!

Actor, Johnny Depp, played the beloved role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. However, amidst a court trial with ex-wife Amber Heard, Disney reportedly turned their back on Johnny Depp.

Even though fans might not watch Depp gear up as Captain Jack Sparrow ever again, Disney will continue the franchise. As per Giant Freakin Robot, former WWE Champion Dwayne Johnson will star in the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean spinoff.

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The report reads, “Based on our trusted and proven source, we can report that a third spinoff is in the works. This third Pirates spinoff will star Dwayne Johnson.” 

According to this report, even actress Margot Robbie may replace Johnny Depp in the Pirates of the Caribbean spinoff. However, the director Jerry Bruckheimer is working on almost three spinoffs that differ from each other. Dwayne Johnson will take over the third Pirates spinoff.

Fans react to The Rock taking over Johnny Depp in an iconic movie franchise!

The former WWE World Champion, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson appearing in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie, sounds like a great idea. He has attained maximum success in Hollywood after taking time away from the WWE.

But fans don’t wish to see Johnson taking the iconic role of Johnny Depp. Since the movie director has been outspoken about The Rock replacing Depp for the Pirates lead role, fans expressed their furiousness to slam Disney for this move.

Some fans felt sorry for Johnny Depp because of his ongoing court trial. But, of course, the audience doesn’t have bad-mouthing for The Rock. However, fans trashed Disney for making an absurd decision. 

Many fans have been loud about their opinions because they feel The Rock could never fill the shoes of Johnny Depp. Hence, the admirers of Johnny Depp believe that there is only one Captain Jack Sparrow, aka Johnny Depp.

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As Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp has been in the memory of every cinema fan for a long time. That is why Captain Jack Sparrow’s role is iconic. Thus, fans asserted that they wouldn’t watch the movie if The Rock replaced Depp.

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Akash Dhakite is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. Since he was three years old, Akash has been a fan of WWE, which gives him an ascendancy of knowledge about this sport. He grew up watching John Cena and to ‘Never Give Up’ is something that he has learned from him.
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