Johnson, whose feature film began in The Mummy Returns (2001) and then The Scorpion King (2002); In addition to a successful career as a professional wrestler in WWE, he has become one of the most famous names in Hollywood.
He is a beloved icon who has become one of the most popular actors in the world.
Johnny Depp, who plays the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, is still in the middle of a court trial with his ex-wife Amber Heard.
The Walt Disney Company reportedly turned its back on its Jack Sparrow before Johnny Depp could publicly defend his name and Heard's op-ed with The Sun also cost Depp his role in The Fantastic Beasts franchise. as Gellert Grindelwald.
As the trial unfolded, many fans came to Johnny Depp's defense, sharing their support for the actor.
Despite many fans coming to his defense, Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer officially confirmed this week that a script is in development with Margot Robbie taking on the lead role.
When asked if Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp's beloved character, might return, he said there were currently no plans in the works.
Now, a report from Giant Freakin' Robot indicates that Depp may never return in the role and instead Dwayne Johnson may be the next lead role in a Pirates of the Caribbean spinoff.
The report says: “Jerry Bruckheimer has already announced that two spin-offs are in the works. One will see Margot Robbie take the lead of the franchise.
The other is currently a mystery for now. However, according to our reliable and verified source, we can report that a third spin-off is in the works. This third Pirates spin-off will star Dwayne Johnson."
It doesn't sound like Johnson would be playing the role of Captain Jack Sparrow, but instead it would be a different character introduced in the franchise; similar to what will be seen with the Margot Robbie film.
It's unclear if both Johnson and Robbie could star in the film together, but it could make for an interesting dynamic.
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