Producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently addressed these rumors in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. While expressing his fondness for Depp and his hope to see him return, Bruckheimer was non-committal about the actor's involvement. ‘If it was up to me, of course. I love having Depp... He's a great actor and good friend... I've certainly spoken to him, but we'll see what happens," Bruckheimer said, leaving fans hopeful but uncertain