'Kids all over the world love him as that character' - When Johnny Depp’s exit from Pirates franchise left fans nostalgic

The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise bid adieu to its most iconic character, Captain Jack Sparrow, as reports confirmed that Johnny Depp will no longer be a part of the cherished Disney saga. The exit of Depp, who spent 15 swashbuckling years as the fan-favorite pirate, ushered at the end of an era for the franchise that has become synonymous with his name.

"He’s made that character his own"

The news was confirmed by the original screenwriter Stuart Beattie, who commended Depp on his tenure as the drunken pirate. "Obviously, he’s made that character his own, and it’s become the thing that he’s most famous for now," Beattie remarked in a conversation with DailyMail TV.

The departure of the 55-year-old actor, who reprised the role in five films, the most recent one being 'Dead Men Tell No Tales' in 2017, is marked with nostalgia and sentiment. His portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow not only garnered him fame but also endeared him to children all over the globe.

"I think he’s had a great run"

Expressing his contentment over Depp's work in the franchise, Beattie said, "I think he’s had a great run. It’s been great for him. It’s been great for us, so I’m just very, very happy about it." The franchise, which is rumored to be rebooted by Disney with Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, has grossed over $3bn in total.

Depp's departure came amid a series of personal challenges, including a high-profile domestic violence allegation by his ex-wife Amber Heard, counterclaims of financial blackmail, and multiple lawsuits.

As reported by The Guardian, the actor’s next venture is 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,' a Harry Potter prequel, but his departure from the Pirates of the Caribbean will leave a lasting void for the franchise’s fans worldwide.

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