Depp Jokes About Bloom's Pirates Return
Johnny Depp joked about a beard-growing contest with Orlando Bloom after Bloom expressed interest in returning to the Pirates of the Caribbean series.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Celebrities
Johnny Depp joked about Orlando Bloom's potential return to Pirates of the Caribbean while speaking at a special screening of Ebenezer in New York City on November 1, 2026. Depp was asked about Bloom's comments by PEOPLE magazine and responded with a light remark about facial hair.
Why it matters
The exchange offers a glimpse into interest in reviving the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise with a former cast member. It also highlights how actors promoting new projects often field questions about past film series.
Depp spoke at the Ebenezer screening in New York City on November 1, 2026, and the film is set for release on November 13, 2026. Depp is 63 years old and plays Ebenezer Scrooge in the film.
The players
Johnny Depp
American actor best known for playing Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean films and known for a wide range of film roles across his career.
Orlando Bloom
English actor who played Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean films and has since appeared in a variety of film and television projects.
The details
Depp joked that he and Bloom should hold a contest to see who can grow a beard fastest in response to a question about Bloom's wish to return to the franchise. Bloom had voiced excitement about the possibility in an interview with Entertainment Weekly at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2026.
Timeline
September 2026: Bloom gives his interview to Entertainment Weekly at the Toronto International Film Festival.
November 1, 2026: Depp speaks at the Ebenezer screening in New York City.
November 13, 2026: Ebenezer is released.
Industry Dynamics
Revival interest in long-running film franchises often involves returning cast members, a pattern seen across Hollywood's recent reboot and sequel cycles. Public comments from actors about possible returns can signal studio interest without any confirmed production plans.
Viewers interested in Ebenezer can see Depp's performance when the film opens on November 13, 2026. Any future Pirates of the Caribbean return by Bloom would depend on studio decisions that have not been announced.
The takeaway
Actors' offhand remarks about franchise returns often generate headlines long before any official announcement is made. Readers should wait for confirmed studio plans before assuming a revival is underway.
What happens next
Ebenezer is scheduled for release on November 13, 2026.
Further reading
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