As detailed in The Art of the Pirates of the Caribbean, the proposed story for the fourth film was for Sparrow and Barbossa to meet up in the newly founded New Orleans, before they sail to find the Fountain of Youth. Johnny Depp signed on to return in September 2008,and Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio began writing under the guidance of producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The film is set for release in 2012.
But Keira Knightley has stated that she does not wish to continue playing her character of Elizabeth Swann as she wants to do different projects.
January 19, 2009