We all know that if it makes money it will get a sequel. Maybe 2. Or Nine. Well not many have made it past 4 but you get the idea. So news that Disney sees no end (yet) to the Pirates of the Carribean franchise is hardly news. But an interesting twist caught my eye today.
Disney head honchos have revealed that though the third ‘Pirates’ film will conclude the trilogy, it was “unlikely” that it will be the last sequel of the mega-hit movie.
Mark Zoradi, president of the Disney Motion Pictures Group said that the eagerly awaited third movie may not be the last Pirates film.
“The third film… will conclude the initial Pirates trilogy, though it is unlikely to be the last Pirates sequel,” the Daily Mail quoted him, as saying.
Since the statement seems contradictory (trilogies END at 3) the speculation would be that they intend to continue the movie series, but simply with a new set of characters, or possibly one of the original cast carrying over to a whole new adventure.
I have a lot of mixed feelings about this idea. I absolutely LOVE the character of Jack Sparrow. His quotability and swagger are amazingly entertaining to watch. Granted we didnt get to see the charm ramped up in the sequel, but he is still an enjoyable guy. I really feel that his character MAKES the series.
My worry is that a new cast might not have the same charm and chemistry that these guys all play off of.
Who do you think should stay or go? Or would a whole new story be better?
