One of the most talked-about celebrities today is Johnny Depp.The actor is well known for his roles in 21 Jump Street, various collaborations with director Tim Burton, and his most iconic role as the swashbuckling and extra charming pirate Captain Jack Sparrow.
Now, however, he’s much more famous with his now concluded court hearings against his ex-wife Amber Heard. While we are all torn between the case, we can agree that Depp’s philanthropy makes him one of the most memorable actors of his generation.Depp is known for his eccentric behavior which spills out from the roles he played.
This goes on full display whenever he visits hospitals clad in a coat, shirt, a tricorn hat, and some eyeliner. He might be a pragmatic and mischievous pirate, but for hospital kids, he is the savvy Captain Jack Sparrow.
The Oscar nominee paid a visit to the British Columbia Hospital where a “pirate party” was also held to celebrate his appearance.
The patients and staff at the hospital are thrilled with the visit.
“We got the wheels in motion,” hospital spokesperson Pamela Smith said, as quoted by ABC. “And wanted to make it as quiet as possible … Some of the people on my team didn’t even know about it.”
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Depp marched into the hospital where he never broke character during his five-hour tour of the hospital.
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And while his talent to look charmingly drunk and sassy was something to love, Smith said that what stood out to her the most was Depp’s effort to visit each room and his sincere engagement with the people, especially the patients.
This wasn’t the first time he did something like this.
Back in 2015, he also dressed up as our favorite pirate and visited a hospital in Brisbane. Staff and patients at the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital also experienced the actor’s kindness firsthand.
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Just like what he did in British Columbia Hospital, Depp, or Captain Jack Sparrow, visited every room as much as he could.
He shook hands with the kids, played with them, and talked to them. He even gave out souvenirs like pirate coins to the kids.
The pandemic didn’t even stop his “visits”.
Patients at the Queensland Children’s Hospital had the chance to meet the actor on screen as Deep made a virtual visit to the hospital.
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“’It’s a wonderful facility. I’m with all of you and I send you all my love, all my irreverence, and ignorance because it’s fun to be irreverent and ignorant. Thank you for sticking with me through all these very strange years.” He said in the live stream.
His mischievous visits are not limited to hospitals too.
Lucky fans of the actor and his character were given a treat when they boarded Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
Depp surprised the riders as he performed in one of the spots of the ride. Passengers and fans alike were thrilled with some of them saying that their life is complete as they saw the actor in person.
Love him or hate him, we can all agree that he has his moments. And in those moments, he can be pretty cool.
Watch Depp’s surprise appearance as moon man at the 2022 VmAs below
In a recent interview with Collider,Knightley was asked about the possibility of reprising her role as Elizabeth Swann in the upcoming “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. She responded by saying that she has not yet been approached about the project, but would definitely consider it if the opportunity arises.
“I don’t know if it’s happening,” Knightley said. “I haven’t heard anything about it. But, you know, I would always be open to the idea of revisiting Elizabeth Swann. It was a huge part of my life and career, and I’m very fond of the character.”
Knightley first appeared as Elizabeth Swann in the original “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” in 2003. She continued to play the character in the following two sequels, “Dead Man’s Chest” and “At World’s End,” before sitting out the fourth installment, “On Stranger Tides.”
While Knightley’s character was not present in “On Stranger Tides,” the film still managed to gross over $1 billion worldwide. The most recent entry in the franchise, “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” was released in 2017 and also went on to earn over $794 million globally.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, which has seen its fair share of ups and downs in recent years. Johnny Depp, who played the lead role of Captain Jack Sparrow, was dropped from the series following allegations of domestic abuse. The studio has since announced that it is planning to reboot the franchise with a new cast and crew.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the franchise, Knightley’s potential return to the series would undoubtedly be a welcome sight for fans. Her portrayal of Elizabeth Swann was a key factor in the success of the early “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, and her absence from the later entries was felt by many.
Knightley has remained busy in the years since her last “Pirates” film, taking on a variety of roles in both independent and big-budget productions. She has been nominated for two Academy Awards for her performances in “Pride & Prejudice” and “The Imitation Game,” and has also appeared in films such as “Atonement,” “Anna Karenina,” and “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.”
Whether or not Knightley ultimately returns to the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, her fans can look forward to seeing her in a variety of upcoming projects. She is set to star in the upcoming biographical drama “Silent Night,” as well as the action thriller “The Essex Serpent