Captain Jack Sparrow

‘Pirates of The Caribbean 4′ New Leading Lady

So far, we know there will be a fountain of youth, Blackbeard, and a lady pirate who will give Jack Sparrow a run for his doubloons. Now the most recent news out for the fourth film in the series, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” is the addition of French model/actress Astrid Berges-Frisbey.

Per MTV:

French actress Astrid Berges-Frisbey will star as Syrena, a mermaid who encounters Johnny Depp’s character Captain Jack Sparrow.

She will star alongside Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane, Geoffrey Rush, and Depp as Captain Sparrow sets out on the hunt for the legendary elusive fountain of youth. She was cast in the role after Disney received a lot of buzz about the casting requirements, calling for actresses who, among other things, ‘must have real breasts.’ A rising star in her native France, this will be Berges-Frisbey’s American debut. Her previous French films include family drama “Un Barrage Contre Le Pacifique” and the soon to be released “Bruc.” She has also appeared onstage at the Theatre Marigny in a production of Peter Shaffer’s “Equus.” The film is due to begin shooting in June in Hawaii, Los Angeles, and Britain. It is due out in theaters in May 2011.

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Robert Pattinson to Replace Johnny Depp in Next ‘Pirates of the Caribbean!?!’

Okay ladies, now would be the time to grab your paper bags for the panic attacks you’re about to experience! Rumor has it that Johnny Depp could be on his way out of the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies. The recent exit of Disney studio chief Dick Cook has left Depp so upset, according to MTV, that he no longer cares to continue to play Captain Jack Sparrow.

Depp is already signed up for the the next installment, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” and the studio had planned to give the greenlight to a 5th and 6th installment as well. However, with the talk that Johnny might not be returning to the franchise, the studio is preparing to replace him if and when he decides to bow out of playing the character. This most likely wouldn’t happen until the 5th movie, so Disney is prepared to offer him as much money as it takes to keep him for the 4th.

The idea is to continue making the flicks with different pirate characters with big actor names to back them. Some of the names being tossed around are James Franco, Ryan Gosling, and Robert Pattinson. The rumored story for the 4th movie involves a pirate’s search for the elusive Fountain of Youth. The story makes room for a younger newcomer, a character who is said to help the pirates in their search for the mythic location.

While this could end up Orlando Bloom’s role in the next movie, it seems possible that Disney just could use that character instead as a replacement for Jack Sparrow. Pattinson was once being considered for a role as Sparrow’s brother (read about Disney hunting Robert Pattinson by clicking here.) Could he step up and be Jack himself?

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