Disappointing News for Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson As $4.5 Billion Hollywood Franchise Producer Snubs Him Despite Being Heavily Favoured To Clinch $22 Million Role

After going through a legal battle with his ex-wife, Johnny Depp’s shining Hollywood career came to a screeching halt. However, it couldn’t downplay the impact of the image of Captain Jack Sparrow. All thanks to Depp’s casting in the iconic role in the popular Pirates of the Caribbean films.

Johny Deep wasn’t the first pick for the sixth movie of the franchise, as his return to the screen was marred by personal controversies. Some reports even suggested another top dog of the industry, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, was supposed to replace Depp as the lead in the iconic franchise.

Dwayne Johnson is no more an option for the casting of Captain Jack Sparrow

According to several rumors, Disney earmarked Dwayne Johnson as the perfect replacement for Johnny Depp in the next edition of the film. Given the fact that The Rock himself has been involved in popular franchises and churning out blockbuster after blockbuster, the reports didn’t seem far-fetched.

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However, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has something else in mind as he expressed the wish to see Johnny Depp don the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the sixth installment of the series. On Oscar’s red carpet, media personnel posed the question about the possibility of Depp’s return to the franchise. The co-producer of the Top Gun Maverick noted, ”We’ll see. I would love to have him in the movie. That’s all I can tell you now.”

It clearly shut down Johnson’s chance to work in his dream series. However, the $800 million Hollywood Hunk’s skyrocketing demand in the industry should remain unquestionable, regardless.

Dwayne Johnson establishes himself as one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood after receiving $22 million fee for Black Adam

Dwayne Johnson has leveraged his amazing physical features and irresistible magnetism into an impressive Hollywood career. While the Jumanji star garnered some criticism from time to time regarding what he delivers on the screen, the box office numbers and his salary digits are enough to prove his worth. Johnson got his long-time desire fulfilled when he starred in DC’s superhero film Black Adam.

Not only did DJ play the lead role in the movie, but his very own Seven Bucks Productions were also involved in the making process of the film worth $400 million. While Black Adam flopped at the box office, DJ landed a handsome salary, which went up to $22.5 million. A studio executive of the set once noted that ”Most actors aren’t worth what you pay them, but [Tom] Cruise and maybe Dwayne Johnson justify their salaries.”

Although the movie was financially rewarding for Johnson, the movie incurred giant losses for the studio. The failure of the superhero movie initiated an overhaul at DC Studios. Popular director James Gunn and established producer Peter Safran took up the mantle of the studio. The Rock can rest assured about his caliber and prestige as an actor with various projects lined up for the foreseeable future.

Unfortunately, he will have to make do without being involved in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise

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