Jerry Bruckheimer Reportedly Trying To Get Johnny Depp Back In Pirates Of The Caribbean

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Jerry Bruckheimer became one of the most powerful and recognizable producers in Hollywood thanks to an astonishing track record of success. When people saw his name attached to a movie, they knew to expect a high concept action-packed blockbuster that was big on explosive pyrotechnics and star power.

At his peak, Bruckheimer was involved in Beverly Hills Cop, Top Gun, Crimson Tide, Bad Boys, The Rock, Con Air, Armageddon, Enemy of the State and many more. While his reputation has somewhat diminished throughout the 21st Century following a series of box office disappointments offset by the odd hit like this year’s Bad Boys For Life, the 77 year-old was one of the major driving forces behind Disney’s multi-billion Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

Of course, Bruckheimer was among Johnny Depp’s biggest supporters when others involved in the production of Curse of the Black Pearl were confused by his approach to playing Captain Jack Sparrow, and he’s repeatedly defended the actor over the last few years during his series of highly publicized court battles.