Pirates of the Caribbean 4, Depp but no Keira

I think that the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is without question one of my favorites. Although it did take a bit of a slide with number 3 overall the films are alot of fun and something that parents and kids can enjoy alike. Now comes another update on the 4th film in the franchise. As we told you months back one is planned and Disney expects to push it out in 2011. Johnny Depp according to Variety is signed to star but unfortunately Keira Knightley will not return. M&C is quotting her as saying;

 "I think it was wonderful and an amazing opportunity and those films were just extraordinary and I was extremely lucky to be a part of them. But no. I think my pirating days may be over."

As far as where the story might go some time back AICN got a scoop from a source that told them;

In regards to PIRATES, two dramatically conflicting assessments about how a fourth film might be approached have been making the rounds. Some indications suggest the film's story would be far more contained than its predecessors, allowing for a budget-friendly downsizing.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, there's been unsubstantiated talk that a fourth film would go the other way completely...think in terms of ultra fantastical (dinosaurs, Jules Verne-esque floating fortresses, etc.) Not sure how I feel about either notion, to be honest. Not sure if I even care to see a fourth PIRATES film at all.

I like the sounds of that alot. I think the films will work just fine without Keira since for me its all about Depp and his quirky pirate character.