It’s official: Orlando Bloom won’t be reprising his character Will Turner when the fourth installment of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise sets sail into theaters on May 20, 2011. The dashing actor confirmed whispers of his departure from the series to MTV News during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Wednesday.
“No, definitely not,” Orlando explained, adding that Will “is sort of swimming around with the fish at the bottom of the ocean.” “I had a great time making those movies,” the hunk added. “I just really wanted to do different things, but I think it’s going to be great. Whatever Johnny does, I think it’s fantastic.”
Former Pirates star Keira Knightley previously announced that she too would not be returning to the franchise. Luckily for filmgoers, Johnny Depp will be back to play Captain Jack Sparrow once again.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will be directed by Nine lensman Rob Marshall.