Austin Butler has recently broken his silence on casting speculations in an upcoming movie, Pirates of the Caribbean reboot.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Austin responded, “I haven’t heard about that. I loved Pirates of the Caribbean.”
The actor, who is currently promoting his new movie The Bikeriders, told ET, “That just reminded me of when I was a kid.”
“In elementary school, we had to make these posters that had like your favorite music, your favourite actors,” he continued.
The Elvis actor remarked, “At that time – I don’t know what grade, it must have been fourth grade, third grade or something – but it was — Pirates of the Caribbean was on there.”
Austin mentioned, “It’s a hard one to touch because they did it so well. I loved what Johnny [Depp] did with that.”
Last month, producer Jerry Bruckheimer spoke to Entertainment Weekly that the “two new movies” are in development, including his own reboot and Margot Robbie’s female-led spinoff.
“We hope to get ’em both made, and I think Disney agrees they really want to make the Margot one, too,” he continued.
Jerry disclosed that he would be ready to include Johnny in the reboot.
“It’s a reboot, but if it was up to me, he would be in it. I love him. He’s a good friend. He’s an amazing artist and he’s a unique look. He created Captain Jack,” he pointed out.
Meanwhile, Austin will next be seen in The Bikeriders, which will release in theatres on June 21.
