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Johnny Depp in talks for huge Hollywood return in sixth ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film

New York Post and The Sun UK describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Depp famously portrayed Captain Jack Sparrow in the first five films of the franchise.
The headline split New York Post frames it as "Johnny Depp in talks for huge Hollywood return in sixth ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film". The Sun (US) frames it as "Johnny Depp in talks for Pirates of the Caribbean 6 after launching big-budget comeback".
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New York PostNews report · Aug 16, 10:32 PM

Johnny Depp in talks for huge Hollywood return in sixth ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film

Depp famously portrayed Captain Jack Sparrow in the first five films of the franchise.

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The Sun UKNews report · Aug 16, 9:44 PM

Johnny Depp in talks for Pirates of the Caribbean 6 after launching big-budget comeback

JOHNNY Depp is in talks to return for a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film - after launching his big-screen comeback. The actor, 63, became a worldwide star with his role as swashbuckling...

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The Sun (US)News report · Aug 16, 9:44 PM

Johnny Depp in talks for Pirates of the Caribbean 6 after launching big-budget comeback

JOHNNY Depp is in talks to return for a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film - after launching his big-screen comeback. The actor, 63, became a worldwide star with his role as swashbuckling...

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Aug 16, 9:44 PM: The Sun UK joined the source map.

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