Austin Butler could replace Johnny Depp in “Pirates of the Caribbean”

Pop media outlets are buzzing with rumors that Austin Butler could replace Johnny Depp in the next installment of “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Yes, you read that right! Apparently, this decision came to be after Walt Disney decided to cut ties with Johnny Depp, due to his public divorce and controversial trial with ex-wife Amber Heard.

Word on the Internet and sources close to Disney, have let the cat out of the bag and hinted at a potential “Pirates of the Caribbean” reboot. The biggest plot twist? This upcoming film might be starred by none other than the protagonist of “Elvis!” If this were true, we would be seeing Austin Butler in an action-packed thriller with tons of pirate action.

Now, let’s not make assumptions just yet! We should always keep in mind that these are all just rumors coming from insiders. So far, neither Walt Disney nor Austin Butler himself have officially announced this news. In the meantime, the rumor mill will continue swirling.