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Why The Gig Is Over

October 26, 2018 Blind Gossip

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[Blind Gossip] A little insight as to why this star definitely won’t be returning to their gig.

You probably think it is because they have behaved obnoxiously… or because they have worn out their welcome… or because they insulted someone… or because producers or costars don’t want to work with them anymore.

Nope. It’s much simpler than that!

It’s money. The insurance would be too astronomical. It’s just a bad financial risk to keep them. They’ll find a replacement who is easier to insure. And younger.

There you go.

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Star:

[Optional] Is it good or bad that they are being replaced?

SOLVED!

Star: Johnny Depp

We told you exactly two months ago that a major star was going to be replaced in his gig because of money issues.

Now we have confirmation that the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise will go on… but star Johnny Depp is going to be replaced!

From The Hollywood Reporter:

Disney’s Film Prodution Chief Talks ‘Mary Poppins’ and His Big Bet on ‘The Lion King’: “It’s a New Form of Filmmaking”

Sean Bailey is reimagining Disney classics like ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Dumbo’ with a possible reboot of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ sans Johnny Depp in the works: “We want to give it a kick in the pants.”

Bailey, who oversees a staff of 100 in Burbank, sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss the opportunities offered by Disney’s upcoming streaming service and the future of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise without Johnny Depp.

…

Q: You’ve hired Deadpool scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to work on a possible Pirates of the Caribbean reboot. Can Pirates survive without Johnny Depp?

A: We want to bring in a new energy and vitality. I love the [Pirates] movies, but part of the reason Paul and Rhett are so interesting is that we want to give it a kick in the pants. And that’s what I’ve tasked them with.

So, there you have it. Confirmation that Pirates of the Caribbean will go on, but without Johnny Depp.

Notice how both THR and the Disney chief just glossed over Depp’s dismissal? THR was not going to embarrass Disney Man by asking exactly why Depp was out, and both focused on the reboot.

That’s Hollywood, folks!

While alcoholic/drug addict/accident-prone actors involved in multiple lawsuits are poor insurance risks, Disney Man wisely skipped the discussion about the completion bond and pivoted immediately to how hiring new writers would bring new energy and vitality to the franchise.

Disney will pick someone younger – and less messy – to take on the lead role in the reboot.

Perhaps a female pirate?

Congratulations to Macmac for being first with the correct response!

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  1. woodwn says

    October 31, 2018 at 1:52 am

    Johnny Depp is 55 at this point. I can see the franchise costing a lot in insurance.
    Honestly, he made the movies. They are good, but he created Jack completely different from what they originally wanted, and that was what hooked the audience. It’s dead in the water without him.

  2. deepsigh says

    October 30, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    I don’t like Megyn Kelly and knew she would crash and burn the moment the hire was announced. But uninsurable? No way this blind is about her.

  3. Marvella says

    October 30, 2018 at 10:21 am

    Why would Kelly be hard to insure? This must be Johnny Depp and the Pirates franchise. He’s a wild card.

  4. bellajjoy says

    October 30, 2018 at 8:54 am

    Johnny Depp…the clue is gig, as in his music gigs

  5. jtcs_507 says

    October 30, 2018 at 6:27 am

    Damon Wayans

  6. bec215d says

    October 29, 2018 at 8:09 am

    It’s incredibly depressing that the ONLY reason Depp is out is the cost to insure him. There are so many other reasons he SHOULD be out, but this is why H’wood has become such a cesspool: revenue trumps violence, addiction, anger, mental illness, non-existent work ethic …. literally everything.

  7. Melvin says

    October 27, 2018 at 6:24 pm

    Johnny Depp
    Franchise: Pirates

    Optional: Can’t hurt.

  8. Kellikopter says

    October 27, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    I though this was about Megan Kelly at first glance but she poses no insurance risk. Now I’m positive it’s about Johnny Depp. He was axed from Pirates because they’re supposedly “reimagining” the franchise. I wouldn’t insure him either after reading headlines over the last several years, plus that Rolling Stone interview was atrocious.

  9. luvprue1 says

    October 27, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    Actor: Johnny Depp

    The insurance on him is to the roof especially considering his age,and recent drug problem.

  10. dadiegirl says

    October 27, 2018 at 10:16 am

    Meghan. Ick.

  11. lovetheblazer says

    October 27, 2018 at 10:01 am

    Second guess is Pete Davidson, possibly not returning to SNL next year?

  12. SpareRun says

    October 27, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Johnny Depp

  13. Lea214 says

    October 27, 2018 at 6:00 am

    Ben Affleck

    • Lea214 says

      October 27, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      Changing my guess to Johnny Depp but they are both hot messes.

  14. quizzabella says

    October 27, 2018 at 5:56 am

    Depp. The Pirates franchise is supposed to be getting a re-boot.

  15. fifty-baht says

    October 27, 2018 at 4:48 am

    Ben Affleck- bye bye Batman

  16. Bobeaux says

    October 27, 2018 at 4:37 am

    Jonny Depp in Pirates

  17. kitkat7 says

    October 27, 2018 at 3:16 am

    Depp.

    He made the role his own, and the role is a big part of the films. Good that he’s being replaced, bad that they’re dragging out this old, tired franchise.

  18. MollySpeyside says

    October 27, 2018 at 2:17 am

    Thomas Ravenel.

  19. Sleepyandconfused says

    October 26, 2018 at 11:36 pm

    Megan Kelley

    They shouldn’t have hired her in a first place

  20. pflower says

    October 26, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    Ben affleck as batman. It’s definitely a good thing he is out. He is a disgrace and looks gross, not what you expect from a great character like batman

  21. sunshine702 says

    October 26, 2018 at 11:23 pm

    Johney Depp

  22. Blossom says

    October 26, 2018 at 11:19 pm

    Johnny Depp and pirates of the Carribbean

  23. chillenout says

    October 26, 2018 at 10:46 pm

    Johnny Depp….the new pirates movie.

  24. maddyAW says

    October 26, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    Johnny Depp…. Bye Jack Sparrow. You will be missed.

  25. mizzec says

    October 26, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    Megyn Kelly…Good riddance

  26. stella_8 says

    October 26, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    Megyn Kelly

  27. Letitsnow says

    October 26, 2018 at 8:25 pm

    Johnny Depp

  28. stickaforkinit says

    October 26, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    Captin Jack Sparrow Johnny Depp

  29. sfgirl42 says

    October 26, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    Johnny Depp – not returning to Pirates of the Caribbean.

  30. lovetheblazer says

    October 26, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    Lisa Vanderpump who isn’t returning to RHOBH?

  31. takingaguess says

    October 26, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    Meghan Kelly

  32. Monteromama says

    October 26, 2018 at 7:25 pm

    Megyn Kelly

  33. badgerette85 says

    October 26, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    Megyn Kelly.
    Wasn’t a good fit at NBC.

  34. Khaleesi says

    October 26, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    Johnny Depp-Pirates of the Caribbean

  35. deering says

    October 26, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    Johnny Depp, off the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise.

  36. Buckskinlady says

    October 26, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    Ben Affleck

    I want a new Batman.

  37. kelseykkm says

    October 26, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    Johnny Depp

  38. Miami PoLo41 says

    October 26, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    Megan Kelly

  39. jamiej85 says

    October 26, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    Megan Kelly

  40. Jemsapphiree says

    October 26, 2018 at 5:22 pm

    Johnny Depp

    As much as i love captian jack sparrow, maybe a change would be good for the franchise

  41. witchmagpie says

    October 26, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    Johnny Depp

  42. NewHampshirite says

    October 26, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    Megyn Kelly

  43. boyjack4 says

    October 26, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow

  44. Vidalia Q Intrigue says

    October 26, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    Johnny Depp

  45. Booboogirl says

    October 26, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    Meghan kelly

  46. sweetiepeach says

    October 26, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    Johnny Depp

  47. exit81 says

    October 26, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    Ben Affleck

  48. angelbratt says

    October 26, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    Megyn Kelly

  49. Conchord says

    October 26, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Star: Daniel Craig (James Bond)

    I guess since he’s over 50 now, insurance is too expensive? That doesn’t seem to stop Tom Cruise from doing his own stunts in Mission: Impossible, but maybe he has more of a say in that franchise.

    • PhoenixRising says

      October 27, 2018 at 11:52 am

      My guess with Tom Cruise is that he has the power of Scientology behind him, and a lot of people are very afraid of that cult.

  50. amagod121 says

    October 26, 2018 at 3:54 pm

    Johnny Depp as Cap’n Jack.Sparrow.

    Optional: Terrible idea! Johnny IS the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise! I mean, he IS a pirate: dirty, rotted teeth, scruffy, grubby hair, Keith Richard’s wardrobe, a bottle of rum by his side … no one plays pirate as well as Johnny! :’-(

  51. Kerzep says

    October 26, 2018 at 3:52 pm

    Meghyn Kelly?

  52. Arisia says

    October 26, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    Johnny Depp

  53. oyevey says

    October 26, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    Meghan Kelly

  54. 5klp471 says

    October 26, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    I hope this is The Ice Queen, Megyn Kelly.

    Good or bad? There are certain lines you don’t cross in society. Just because others can, it doesn’t give a Carte Blanche to do so yourself. Be civil about it.

  55. elphie says

    October 26, 2018 at 3:43 pm

    Johnny Depp from the Pirates franchise

  56. katnmowse says

    October 26, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    Lindsay Lohan in Mean Girls 2?

  57. Ruby12345 says

    October 26, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    Johnny Depp – POTC

    Bad. It’s nothing without Captain Jack

  58. Ramblingirl says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    Johnny Depp

    Yes, he’s past his sell-by date.

  59. TNSunny says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    Ben Affleck. He hasn’t hit bottom yet so the insurance company is correct to not want to insure him for the next Batman film. He’s made so many poor choices over the years I don’t have any sympathy left.

  60. dawnray says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    Johnny Depp. He is out of Pirates of the Caribbean.

  61. calibg21 says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    Johnny Depp & Pirates of the Caribbean

  62. CherryBomb27 says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:36 pm

    Johnny Depp- Pirates of the Caribbean. It’s both. Depp has been in the news for all the wrong reasons in recent years but Jack Sparrow is an iconic character. I just hope they don’t make bloom the lead now

    • spookie says

      October 27, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      Elizabeth Swann – Pirate Queen is what I’m hoping for!

  63. missbmw says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    Johnny Depp.

  64. 4girls4 says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    Johnny Depp.
    Hire someone whom you can understand when they speak.

    • PhoenixRising says

      October 27, 2018 at 11:48 am

      Thank you! I think Depp is one of the best character actors ever, but his garbled speech in that franchise was so awful

  65. celebrity_bowling says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    johnny depp/pirates of the caribbean

  66. Gerseychick says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:24 pm

    Johnny Depp………What a fool…

  67. grozer says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:20 pm

    Johnny Depp, booted from the “Pirates” reboot. Guess his boozing is just as bad as it looks–good idea to replace him.

    RDJ went down this road too, though he came out the other side…

    • Mills007 says

      October 27, 2018 at 11:21 am

      JD is older then RDJ when he got thru it,…i saw pics of JD he looks like he is sick, it wont surprise me to hear he has some illness, he looks bad and a shadow of his former “dirty lookself” he now just looks sick to me…

  68. GooglyMoogly says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    Megyn Kelly

    She’s uninsurable?

    Ratings would say it’s a good thing…

  69. buttersmom says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    Johnny Depp

  70. lalove says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    Johnny Depp

    And I’m not fussed either way because I don’t know or care enough about what goes on with him and Amber Heard.

  71. More_Cowbell says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Ben Affleck?

    no

  72. macmac says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    Johnny Depp

    • aimless spectator says

      October 27, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      Bingo. Completion bonding for films on the scale of Disney financing for each Pirates of the Carribean film is astronomical because of the immense budgets and prospects of loss, and he’s too high risk to afford.

  73. Wallcat says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    Megyn Kelly
    She was kind of obnoxious, so probably a good thing. I worry about where we’ll draw the line in terms of free speech and censorship though.

    • zappy2050 says

      October 27, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      Somebody needs to give Anderson Cooper and Don Lemon a morning show – like them both.

    • aimless spectator says

      October 27, 2018 at 5:55 pm

      The critical aspect of “insurance” is missing here. She’s not too expensive to issue a completion bond for simply because she’s shooting off her mouth.

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