After grey clouds, sunshine is finally coming back for Johnny Depp. The Hollywood actor has reportedly received a deal from Disney worth $301 million (around Rs 2,355 crore). Disney has approached Johnny to return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as Jack Sparrow.
As per the report by Poptopic, Depp has been offered a contract worth $301 million to reprise his iconic and celebrated role of Jack Sparrow in another film from the 'Pirates franchise and a Disney Plus series.
Poptopic reported that, after making Depp step down from the role of Jack Sparrow following Amber Heard’s open letter to the Washington Post, Disney is trying to patch things up with Depp. The production house has even sent a basket full of heartfelt letters to Depp.
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"Disney is very interested in patching up their relationship with Johnny Depp. They reached out to the actor prior to his defamation trial against Amber Heard and asked whether he would be interested in returning for another Pirates film or two," Poptopic reported, quoting a source.
The media house reportedly is planning a $301 million deal along with a sizable donation to a charity of the actor's choice. "The deal is reportedly for Johnny Depp to return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 and a spin-off Disney Plus series about the early life of the Captain of The Black Pearl," the report further said.