Zac Efron signs $12million deal to join the Pirates of the Caribbean?
Zac Efron has reportedly signed a $12million deal to star alongside Johnny Depp in the next Pirates of the Caribbean film.
Johnny’s castmates Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley aren’t expected to return for the fourth installment of the film franchise and according to inside sources, Disney think the High School Musical star will be the perfect person to join Captain Jack Sparrow on screen - and maybe take the lead role in the future.
The inside source explained that when the film was first discussed a year ago: “Zac was extremely interested. But Disney realised they couldn’t make the fourth Pirates movie without Johnny. They had to offer him a small fortune to do it.
“Now he’s onboard, they’re finalised the deal with Zac. He’s getting a lot of money for it too but Disney think it’s worth it.”
The first three film in the series - The Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s End - are thought to have grossed more than $2.7 billion worldwide.
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