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Why Rumors Of A Johnny Depp Pirates Of The Caribbean Comeback Won’t Go Away

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Johnny Depp will not be returning as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbeanfranchise, despite a recent report that the actor was being offered a $301 million deal to do just that. Depp’s spokesperson, however, debunked the rumor, telling NBC News, “This is made up.”

Speculation began to swirl this week after a June 7 piece from an Australian news outlet went viral. In that report, a source said, “Disney are very interested in patching up their relationship with Johnny Depp.… They are very hopeful that Johnny will forgive them and return as his iconic character.” This reporting blatantly contradicted Depp’s own statement about returning to Pirates during his defamation trialagainst ex-wife Amber Heard. “If Disney came to you with $300 million and a million alpacas, nothing on this earth would get you to go back and work with Disney on a Pirates of the Caribbean film?” asked Heard’s defense attorney Ben Rottenborn during the trial. “That is true,” Depp replied.

Despite Depp’s denial, the Jack Sparrow mythos is very much alive amongst a group of impassioned fans. One petition requesting that Depp rejoin the Pirates universe has gathered more than 800,000 signatures, and the actor himself impersonated his character outside of the Virginia courthouse for onlookers. (Even the GOP’s House Judiciary bizarrely tweeted a GIF of Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean from its official account moments after the verdict was announced largely in his favor.)

Depp, who starred as Captain Jack Sparrow in all five previous Pirates films, testified that Disney dropped him from Pirates 6 amidst the abuse allegations from Heard. “Two years had gone by of constant worldwide talk about me being this wife beater,” Depp said in court, referring to Heard’s initial restraining order against him in 2016. “So I’m sure that Disney was trying to cut ties to be safe. The #MeToo movement was in full swing at that point.” In 2020, Depp exited the Fantastic Beasts franchise at the request of Warner Bros., although he still received his full salary for the third film.

Since the trial’s conclusion, there has been rampant speculation about what will happen to Depp’s and Heard’s careers. (Unverified reportsregarding Heard’s role in the upcoming Aquamansequel, which she testified had been “very pared down,” persist.) Earlier this month, an unnamed former Disney exec told People, “I absolutely believe post-verdict that Pirates is primed for rebooting with Johnny as Captain Jack back on board,” adding, “There is just too much potential box office treasure for a beloved character deeply embedded in the Disney culture.” Back in May, Pirates producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who is developing two new scripts for the franchise (one with Margot Robbie), told The Sunday Timesthat there were no plans to work with Depp. “Not at this point,” he said. “The future is yet to be decided.”

The Oscar nominee will retain his voice role as Johnny Puff in the web series Puffins Impossibleand has been cast as King Louis XV in the French-language film Jeanne du Barry, which is set to begin shooting this summer. This marks Depp’s first feature role since 2020’s Minamata, the release of which was shelved for about a year. As for more splashy projects, Depp’s viability remains a question. “I don’t think he immediately goes back on the Harry Potter franchise or goes immediately back onto Pirates of the Caribbean,” a development executive who has worked on several Depp projects told Vanity Fair post-verdict. Still, “the jury and the public seem to be on his side, so it’s less controversial than many of these other celebrities who’ve been guilty of #MeToo accusations, because he did win the case largely.”

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New Report Says Jamie Foxx Is Learning To Walk Again Amid Mystery Health Issue. His Daughter Says He Was Playing Pickleball

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It’s been nearly two months since Jamie Foxx’s family revealed that the Oscar-winning actor had been hospitalized due to a “medical complication” suffered on the set of his upcoming Netflix movie Back in Action, co-starring Cameron Diaz. Providing the most recent update on his health, his eldest daughter Corinne Foxx, had taken to social media to address the situation, saying her father was doing well and even engaging in activities like playing pickleball. Although in a new exclusive report, an insider claims the actor is currently undergoing intense physiotherapy to aid his recovery and regain his mobility.

While the true extent of the Soul star’s health condition remains shrouded in mystery, allegedly the 55-year-old actor has been facing mobility struggles since the incident on April 11 while filming in Atlanta. An insider told RadarOnline that Jamie is receiving treatment at one of the top physical rehabilitation centers specializing in stroke, brain, and spinal cord injuries. The insider told the publication:

“Jamie is receiving treatment at one of the top physical rehabilitation centers in the country. The clinic specializes in physical therapy programs to treat injuries or a physical condition that limits or prohibits the ability to walk or walk correctly. They teach people how to walk again at this particular clinic”.

In a post shared on Instagram in May, Corinne addressed the media coverage surrounding her father’s condition. She had shared a post from RapTV, which has since been deleted, claiming that the actor’s loved ones were “preparing for the worst.” However, she said these claims were erroneous and clarified that her dad had been out of the hospital for “weeks” and was recuperating. Now the unnamed source told RadarOnline that the actor’s condition is a bit more serious, continuing:

“Jamie would not be at this clinic if he was not impaired in some way as a result of whatever happened to him. But fans should rest assured: Jamie is in the best of care at this type of clinic”.

Foxx and his family have chosen to remain relatively silent about the nature of his recent health complications while appreciating the outpouring of love and support from fans and friends. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 actor briefly addressed the situation on social media on May 3, expressing his gratitude for the love he received.

Following the Django Unchained performer’s hospitalization, reports revealed that two of his ongoing projects, namely Back In Action and Beat Shazam, have resumed production in his absence. Back In Action is an action comedy for Netflix, while Beat Shazam is a game show where the Collateral star serves as the host alongside his daughter, Corinne Foxx, who acts as the show’s DJ. With Jamie’s blessing, Nick Cannon has taken over hosting duties for the game show.

We will likely hear from Jamie Foxx soon, with numerous exciting flicks set to hit the 2023 movie release schedule. Among his many upcoming projects, the Ray star is set to star in various action films, including God Is A Bullet alongside Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Maika Monroe, as well as Tin Soldier featuring Robert De Niro and Scott Eastwood, both slated for release this summer. Furthermore, he will be seen in the Netflix comedy They Cloned Tyrone alongside John Boyega, and he has also lent his voice to the R-rated talking-dog comedy Strays.

Jamie Foxx’s return to the screen is highly anticipated. Whether he’s enjoying a game of pickleball or continuing his rehabilitation, we hope the actor continues to prioritize his recovery. Given his ability to captivate viewers with his talent, and versatility, a successful recovery will assure audiences they can look forward to experiencing his exceptional performances for many years to come. Having so many upcoming 2023 roles, it’s great news to hear his recovery is in good hands following his recent health scare.

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Jamie Foxx will address fans ‘when he’s ready’ following mystery illness, Nick Cannon says

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Cannon took over for Foxx as a guest host of the musical game show "Beat Shazam" after the 55-year-old was hospitalized in April. (Getty)

Nick Cannon said he believes Jamie Foxx will update fans on the health scare that sent him to the hospital in April “when he’s ready.”

“One thing I’ve always respected about how Jamie’s moved throughout his entire career, if you’ve noticed, he’s always been somebody who is extremely professional and extremely private,” Cannon told “Extra’s” Billy Bush.

“I mean, you don’t ever really hear anything other than just the great work that he puts forth as a professional and the fact that, you know, he’s handled this situation with the same manner, you only can respect that,” said Cannon.

He went on to add, “I believe when he’s ready, he’s going to address the awaiting fans in the world [about his health scare] the way that only he can.”

During the interview, Bush asked Cannon about reports that Foxx suffered a stroke and if he could give an update on his condition. Foxx’s family has not disclosed his medical condition.

“I’m probably in the same boat as you in that same sense of just knowing that, you know, as a friend, just being as respectful as I can, I don’t pry,” Cannon answered. “I don’t ask any other questions. And other than the information that’s given to me and, you know, what’s asked of me.”

He said the information that his family has put out “is the information that they want to be out there.”

“I was definitely one of those people initially with like the heavy-handed prayers… sending positive energy, love, and prayers,” he added. “And they were like, ‘Yo, we appreciate all of that, but we got it.’ And, you know, Jamie’s happy with the job that I did on ‘Beat Shazam.’”

Cannon took over for Foxx as guest host of the musical game show “Beat Shazam” after the 55-year-old was hospitalized in April. Kelly Osbourne took over as deejay for Foxx’s daughter Corinne.

Foxx broke his silence at the end of April, writing on Instagram, “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed.”

In mid-May, his daughter Corinne Foxx gave an update on Foxx’s condition, writing on her Instagram story at the time that her father has been “out of the hospital for weeks” and is “recuperating” – and even playing pickleball.

In a since-deleted Instagram post, Corinne shared on April 12 that her father experienced a “medical complication” the day before, and “quick action and great care” helped guide him toward recovery last month.

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Nick Cannon urges for patience from fans over Jamie Foxx’s health condition report

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Amongst the many friends Jamie Foxx has in the entertainment industry, Nick Cannon is one of his closest ones. During this difficult health scare situation the actor has gone through, Cannon has made a public statement during an interview with the folks from Extra TV. He wanted to send a calming message to all fans who want to know what exactly happened to Jamie. Many different versions of what happened have emerged, some of them are quite conspiratorial, to say the least. But dropping information or statements from any source is hardly responsible, especially if these people who make such statements have an agenda.

Last Thursday, sme news of Jamie Foxx going blind due to taking the COVID-19 vaccine started circulating online but it came from a known anti-vaxxer. Until we get information from Jamie Foxx himself, there is no reason to post misleading information that will only get people even more worried than they already are. Nick Cannon wanted to send these people who worry a message and also to those who try to push their narrative by using this unfortunate event. As we expected, Cannon asked for patience and for better judgement when we are trying to find out what happened to Jamie. This is great advice from someone who actually has contact with the actor and his family.

Nick Cannon’s statement on Jamie Foxx’s health

Cannon said: “One thing I’ve always respected about how Jamie’s moved throughout his entire career, if you’ve noticed, he’s always been somebody who is extremely professional and extremely private. I mean, you don’t ever really hear anything other than just the great work that he puts forth as a professional and the fact that, you know, he’s handled this situation with the same manner, you only can respect that.

“I believe when he’s ready, he’s going to address the awaiting fans in the world [about his health scare] the way that only he can. I’m probably in the same boat as you in that same sense of just knowing that, you know, as a friend, just being as respectful as I can, I don’t pry. I don’t ask any other questions. And other than the information that’s given to me and, you know, what’s asked of me.“

 

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