While a female reboot of Pirates of the Caribbean worn by Margot Robbie is reportedly in the works, many fans are wondering about the future of the Disney-driven franchise. It is true that between remake, sequel and spin-off, there is something to get lost, the saga now floating in murky waters. However, one of the ways to rekindle interest around this one would be to offer him an antagonist of choice. A spring that could serve to restore the image of the franchise, the last films having suffered from mixed critical success. In this context, future projects could thus make the British East India Company the next enemy of the pirates.
Introduced through the character of Cutler Beckett (Tom Hollander), this trade association has often served as a backdrop to the plot, with the Pirates of the Caribbean films focusing more on the adventures of Jack Sparrow ( Johnny Depp ) facing antagonists. terrifying such as Barbossa or Davy Jones. If making the British East India Company the next opponent of the Disney filibusters may seem surprising, its presence at the heart of the scenario could above all mean the abolition of piracy. A surprising theme that would, however, allow a return to the sources of the franchise, the introduction of an enemy as vile and perverse as Beckett as well as a realistic epilogue for the adventures of Jack Sparrow and his friends. However, it remains to be seen if such a project could see the light of day with Johnny Depp, his dismissal from Fantastic Beasts 3 could also impact his return as the famous pirate …
