Bruckheimer previously told EW that he was eager for Depp to return to the role, despite Disney cutting ties with Depp, which the actor claimed happened as a result of the publication of a 2018 op-ed in which his ex-wife, Amber Heard, wrote that she had been a victim of domestic abuse but did not mention Depp by name.

"It's all about what's on the page, as we all know," Bruckheimer said of Depp's potential return to the franchise

One interesting thing about Bruckheimer's interest in bringing Depp back is that he's confirmed "Pirates of the Caribbean 6" will reboot the franchise.