Johnny Depp said in court on Monday that he wanted to continue making the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie because he wanted to say a “proper goodbye” to Jack Sparrow and other characters.

Johnny Depp took the stand Wednesday in a courtroom in Fairfax, Va. where his libel trial against ex-wife Amber Heard is underway. Depp alleges that he was dropped from the “Pirates” franchise after Heard wrote an article in December 2018 in which she alluded to allegations of domestic abuse. Johnny has denied those allegations and is seeking $50 million in damages.

During cross-examination last week, Heard’s lawyer Ben Rottenborn asked whether Depp had actually been fired before the session, and also asked about statements Depp had made suggesting he was dissatisfied with the film and would no longer want to play Jack Sparrow.

During the redirect examination that took place on Monday (April 25, US time), Depp’s lawyer Jessica Meyers sought to verify that Depp is still interested in making the sixth installment in the franchise on end of 2018.

“My feeling is that these characters will be able to have their own proper goodbyes,” Depp testified, speaking in court. “There is a way to end the franchise like that… I have a plan Continue until you stop”.

Jack Sparrow is considered a legacy in Johnny Depp’s acting career.

The fifth “Pirates” film, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” was released in 2017. Depp said he was then approached by the creative team to participate in writing the film’s script. Friday’s “Pirates” movie. Depp testified that the project is currently in “suspended mode”.

During cross-examination, Rottenborn asked about an October 2018 report in the Daily Mail – two months before its premiere – that said Johnny had been fired from his role as Jack Sparrow due to “financial issues and personal drama.” core”.

“I don’t know about that, but it doesn’t surprise me” – Depp replied – “Two years have passed and there has been constant talk around the world about me being a wife beater. So, I Surely Disney is trying to cut ties to stay safe.”

“I don’t quite understand how after that long relationship, and certainly a fairly successful relationship for Disney, that suddenly I’m guilty until proven innocent,” Depp said. more.

After being “severed” by Disney, Depp announced that he would refuse to make another “Pirates” movie even if Disney paid him “$300 million and a million alpacas”. Regarding the redirection, Depp emphasized that the comment was made after he was fired.

Last week, Depp was also asked about a text message he sent to his assistant in March 2015, during filming of the fifth “Pirates” movie, in which he complained about his work. himself in the franchise and suggested that he did not want to work anymore.

Depp responded to his lawyer’s question about his text message complaining at that time. Depp said he was venting his anger at the time because the script was “inappropriate”.

“My anger is that the screenplay was written very lazily and I had to rewrite it,” he said.

Depp testified about the pride he took in creating the character of Jack Sparrow, noting that it deviated significantly from the character in the original script: “I incorporated my notes into the character. and bring that character to life”.