In October 2019, Disney tapped former “Pirates of the Caribbean” writer Ted Elliott and “Chernobyl” creator Craig Mazin to put together a reboot for the franchise, as I wrote about for the Deseret News. “She’s proven herself in big budget blockbusters already, so giving her the lead role in one makes all the sense in the world,” according to .īut other actresses are in consideration, too. Gillian starred in Sony’s reboot of the “Jumanji” alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Gillan has previously worked with Disney, appearing as Nebula in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame.”
Rumors suggest the new film would focus on Redd, the female pirate seen in the ride at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
Reports surfaced this week that said Gillan may take the lead position in the franchise, replacing Johnny Depp as the face of the franchise.Īccording to The Disinsider - a news and rumors site dedicated to Disney projects - Disney is looking at Gillan to take the lead role of the new “Pirates of the Caribbean project,” which is being written by Craig Mazin and Ted Elliot.
Karen Gillan may be the new lead for the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, according to multiple reports.
