In 2003, Jim Carrey experienced a golden opportunity: to play the iconic role in what would go on to become a $4.5 billion franchise. But he refuses.
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One thing’s for sure: we can’t blame Canadian-American actor Jim Carrey for being greedy. The versatile actor played several key roles in which he demonstrated his immense qualities as an interpreter. The most unconditional fans will especially remember his appearances on The Truman Show, Man on the Moon or Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. But if the man had had all these opportunities to showcase his talent, he could have made his mark in one of the most profitable franchises in the world as well. This is nothing but Pirates of the Caribbean. But, as the American medium The Things reported at the time Jim Carrey, who was tipped off to play Jack Sparrow, would not have been available due to a scheduling conflictand leaves the field to Johnny Depp.
A scheduling conflict forced Jim Carrey to turn down the role of Jack Sparrow
Today’s adventure film is hard to imagine without the man who recently distinguished himself through his media dispute with his ex Amber Heard. However, twenty years ago, in 2003, the role was offered to Jim Carrey after he passed the casting. The film review site Koimoi states that the actor of “The Mask” simply turned down the role at the time. The reason ? An already busy schedule as he had already planned to shoot in the 2003 film Bruce Almighty. “Pirates of the Caribbean” went on to become a massive box office success, grossing around $654 million, with Johnny Depp leading the way as the captain. Numbers that, as The Things clarified, only improved in subsequent films, the franchise grossed a total of $4.5 billion.
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Many other famous actors have voiced their support for the role
However, it is not certain that Jim Carrey has any regrets about this missed opportunity. With his movie Bruce Almighty grossing $486 million on a budget of $81 million, the disturbing actor was able to wipe away all tears. It’s not Jack Sparrow who wants this. The headliners mentioned at the time had their share of symbolic actors: Hugh Jackman, Matthew McConaughey, Robert De Niro, Michael Keaton or even Christopher Walken would have been part of the party. only that
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