VIDEO : Pirates Of The Caribbean Reportedly Moving Forward Without Johnny Depp

Following the declining success of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and waning popularity of star Johnny Depp, rumors began hinting at the idea of Disney rebooting entire series with a new face and new direction. However, those rumors became reality this week thanks to Disney's film production chief, Sean Bailey. While Bailey didn't offer any details about the new direction for the Pirates movies, the early reports and rumors suggest that it could center around a female lead character. Back in October, previous series screenwriter Stuart Beattie was asked about the current state of Depp and the Pirates films, and he reiterated the notion that the actor likely wouldn't be returning.