An image of a ship that was loaded with cast members dressed as British soldiers in the set of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' was leaked online a few weeks ago according to a report published by the International Business Times. The ship, which appeared to belong to the British Navy, was distinguished from the previous leaks due to the earlier ones sporting adornments that clearly indicated they were pirate vessels.
Whether the popular members of the film's cast were onboard or not was not clear, although it is certain that Johnny Depp was not there due to him flying back to the United States for a surgery after he suffered a wrist injury in a go-karting accident.
While earlier speculations claimed that Depp's absence will not put the film's schedule into jeopardy, a recent report from The Independent has confirmed that the production for 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' has indeed been put on halt until the main actor recuperates from his injuries. In addition to this, it has been suggested by an article from Daily Mail Online that Depp might also undergo rehabilitation from alcoholism, in spite of the actor's statements back in 2013 that he is no longer an alcoholic:
"I don't have the physical need for the drug alcohol. It's more my medication, my self-medication over the years just to calm the circus. Once the circus kicks in, the festivities in the brain, it can be ruthless...I just decided that I pretty much got everything I could get out of it."
Depp's absence may have thrown 'Pirates of the Caribbean 5' off of its planned schedule, but the producers of the film are confident that this hiatus would be short and once Depp recovers from the surgery, filming will commence.
'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' hits theaters on July 7, 2017.
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