One of Cinema Blends more reliable insiders says that Tim Burton could be directing ''Pirates of the Caribbean 4''.
Go with it it doesnt sound that far-fetched not since Burton and star Johnny Depp are pretty much tied at the hip. And not since Disneys currently working with the famed filmmaker on Alice in Wonderland whichll no doubt be one of their big hits of the next twelve months.
Still, theres no deal yet, but apparently if Gore Verbinski decides hes had enough of swashbuckling Jack Sparrow, Burton is waiting in the wings. Hey, maybe theyll just bypass Verbinski and go straight to Burton? I know I would. I for one would love to see a Burton-helmed Pirates film. Might just breathe new life into the tired franchise. The last two installments were sleepy. Almost overkill.
Casting-wise, Geoffrey Rush is said to be rejoining Depp for the new flick (no word on Keira or Orlando chances are theyre both out) and Disney are on the hunt for a name to play Sparrows brother in the film. Sascha Baron Cohen and Russell Brand (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) are said to be atop of the wish list. And, of course, if Burton ends up directing its a sure-thing that Helena Bonham-Carter is going to be in there somewhere too.
