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Pirates of the Caribbean remains one of Hollywood’s most iconic and successful film franchises, blending adventure, humor, and fantasy all in one frame. The series, which began with The Curse of the Black Pearl in 2003, quickly captivated fans and became a beloved movie, thanks to Johnny Depp’s legendary portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow. While his character was one of the most cherished in cinema history, Depp’s persistent commitment to infuse Captain Jack Sparrow with a unique personality resulted in several clashes with Disney executives.
During a throwback interview with GQ, Depp revealed, “They asked me, ‘Is he gay?’ and I answered the question over the phone. It was a lady called Nina Jacobson from Disney at the time, and she asked me a couple of questions and then said, ‘What is it, Johnny? Is he gay?’ My tendency, of course, is to be irreverent, so I said, ‘Nina, didn’t you know all my characters are gay?’ That was an abrupt end to the conversation. And I just continued shaping Jack the way I believed was best.”
During the confusion, Depp repeatedly answered uncomfortable questions about the essence of his portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow.
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