Where Is the Cast of “Pirates of the Caribbean ”Now? A Look at the Stars' Careers Over 20 Years After the First Movie

The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series includes five movies and twelve video games.

It has been more than twenty years since Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl first sailed into theaters.

The action film, which premiered in 2003, follows Captain Jack Sparrow ( Johnny Depp ) and Will Turner ( Orlando Bloom as they reclaim Sparrow's former vessel the Black Pearl , all while saving the young Elizabeth Swann ( Keira Knightley from the cursed pirate Hector Barbossa Geoffrey Rush ).

"She’s a woman of the 21st century stuck in an 18th-century world," Knightley commented about her role back in 2003. BBC During the interview, "She initially begins as a damselp in distress but later takes charge and fights back."

The film was inspired by the famous Disneyland attraction with the same title and spawned four sequels: Dead Man’s Chest (2006), At World’s End (2007), On Stranger Tides (2011) and Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017). Jack Sparrow has turned into one of Depp’s most recognizable characters—on occasion, the actor has startled Disney visitors by appearing as his character at the park, according to Variety .

But what is the cast up to these days? From Oscar-nominated performances to joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) , here’s all you need to learn about the ensemble of Pirates of the Caribbean And what about their current situation?

Johnny Depp portraying Captain Jack Sparrow

In Pirates , Depp played Captain Jack Sparrow, the conniving, sly, swashbuckler who seeks to retake control of his lost ship in the franchise's first film.

Before starring in Pirates , Depp was already pretty well-known thanks to starring roles in the 21 Jump Street The series from 1987 to 1991, along with movies such as Edward Scissorhands (1991) and Blow (2001) Depp took on the character of Jack Sparrow again for all four sequel films. Afterward, he has appeared in various successful movies such as: Fantastic Beasts franchise (2016-2018) and City of Lies (2018).

In 2019, Depp sued ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation related to her 2018 Washington Post Op-ed entitled "I spoke out against sexual assault — and encountered society’s backlash." The proceedings, formally designated as John C. Depp, II v. Amber Laura Heard , took place in 2022 and received large amounts of publicity.

A seven-person jury decided that Heard defamed Depp in her op-ed and he was awarded more than $10 million in damages. After months of appeals, the two reached a settlement in 2023, with Heard agreeing to pay Johnny Depp $1 million Depp subsequently declared his intention to contribute the funds to five charitable organizations.

Since the trial, Depp has mostly focused on indie projects like the 2023 film Jeanne du Barry and the animated film Johnny Puff: Secret Mission (2024). Up next, Depp is scheduled to starring role in Day Drinker, where he’ll play an eccentric yacht guest who befriends a bartender played by Madelyn Cline .

Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann

Knightley played Elizabeth Swann, an aristocrat who is rescued by Sparrow and Turner after being kidnapped by rival pirates. She then ends up joining Sparrow and his ragtag crew on their adventures.

Pirates came at the beginning of Knightley’s career, but many fans already knew her thanks to appearances in Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), where she portrayed Sabé ( Padmé’s double ).

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Knightley came back for three of them. Pirates sequels. While part of the series, she likewise acquired two Oscar nominations for her roles in Pride & Prejudice (2005) and The Imitation Game (2014). Since then, she’s starred in movies like The Nutcracker & the Four Realms (2018), Silent Night (2021) and Boston Strangler (2023).

Off-camera, Knightley got married to musician James Righton in 2013 and they have two daughters , Edie and Delilah. Knightley’s next role will be in Netflix’s thriller The Woman in Cabin 10 Based on the book by Ruth Ware with the same title, the movie features a luxurious cruise voyage that takes a dark turn.

Orlando Bloom as Will Turner

Bloom portrayed Will Turner, a blacksmith with ties to pirates who is also the romantic interest of Elizabeth Swann. "My character was an honest, loyal, and straightforward fellow," Bloom said. told BBC in 2003.

Pre- Pirates , Bloom was already a rising star thanks to his roles in The Lord of the Rings franchise (2001-2003) and Black Hawk Down (2001) . After Pirate Curse of the Black Pearl , Bloom reprised his role in the sequel Dead Man’s Chest and made a brief appearance in Dead Men Tell No Tales .

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After his time in Pirates , Bloom returned to Middle Earth in 2011, reprising his role as Legolas in The Hobbit franchise. He also starred in the series Carnival Row (2019-2023) and the film Gran Turismo (2023). Next up, he’s set to star alongside Bryce Dallas Howard and Sean Bean in the action comedy Deep Cover , concerning a troupe of improvisational theater performers who are tasked with going incognito.

In his personal life, Bloom was married to model Miranda Kerr from 2010-2013 and together they had a son, Flynn. Bloom then started dating Katy Perry in 2016, proposing to her in 2019. Together, they welcomed daughter Daisy in 2020.

Geoffrey Rush as Captain Hector Barbosa

Rush portrayed Captain Hector Barbosa, a sailor once under Sparrow’s command who later usurped him aboard the Black Pearl . As the franchise goes on, he and Sparrow form an alliance.

Before joining Pirates , Rush had already become an Oscar-winning actor due to his role in the biopic. Shine (1996). He was also featured in blockbuster movies such as Elizabeth (1998) and Shakespeare in Love (1998). Rush came back for all four. Pirates sequels and later held roles in films like Minions (2015), Gods of Egypt (2016) and The Rule of Jenny Pen (2024).

In 2019, Rush was awarded over $1.9 million after winning a defamation case against an Australian newspaper that published allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

Rush has been married to actress Jane Menelaus since 1988. They have two children, Angelica and James, both of whom work in the film industry, as he told The Guardian .

Jack Davenport as James Norrington

Jack Davenport plays James Norrington, a nobleman in love with Elizabeth. Once he sees that she’s been captured by pirates, he sets off to rescue her. Davenport reprised the role twice, for Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s End .

After Pirates, Davenport achieved success by headlining in TV shows such as Smash (2012-2013), Why Women Kill (2019-2021), The Morning Show (2019) and the second season of Dr. Death (2023).

Davenport hails from a prosperous Hollywood clan. His dad, Nigel Davenport, acted in movies such as Chariots of Fire (1981), and his mother is Maria Aitken, who appeared in films such as A Fish Called Wanda (1988).

Davenport has likewise been married to an actress named Michelle Gomez since 2000. She is recognized for her roles in series such as The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-2020) and The Flight Attendant (2020-2022).

Next up, Davenport will star in PBS’ revival of The Forsyte Saga , based on the famous book series of the same name, per Deadline .

Kevin R. McNally as Joshamee Gibbs

Kevin R. McNally portrayed Joshamee Gibbs, a loyal companion of Jack Sparrow who joins his crew as a pirate.

McNally took on his role again for all four sequels. Afterward, he has taken leading parts in series such as Turn: Washington's Spies (2014-2017) and films like Apartment 7A (2024).

Off-camera, McNally has been wed to Downton Abbey Star Phyllis Logan since 2011. They have a child called David, who is a musician, according to Sunday Post . McNally is now starring in Miss Austen , a series about the life and relationship between famed author Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra.

Zoe Saldaña as Anamaria

Zoe Saldaña appears in the The Curse of the Black Pearl As Anamaria, a pirate with a shady past involving Sparrow, she strikes a deal and consequently decides to become part of his crew.

After her role in Pirates , Saldaña's career took off. She starred in Guardians of the Galaxy like Gamora, along with other popular franchises such as Star Trek (2009-2025) and Avatar (2009-2025).

Thanks to her large franchise roles, Saldaña became the first actor to headline in four movies grossing more than $2 billion . On top of her film roles, she also stars in the Paramount+ series Special Ops: Lioness (2023-2025).

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In 2025, Saldaña acquired a Golden Globe and an Oscar for her performance in Emilia Pérez (2024).

Saldana dated actor Bradley Cooper From 2011 to 2013, and she has been married to filmmaker Marco Perego since 2013. They have three children Together: twin daughters Cy and Bowie along with their son Zen. Up next, Saldana has more. Avatar films on the way, the first being Avatar: Fire and Ash set for a December 2025 release.

Jonathan Pryce as Governor Weatherby Swann

Johnathan Pryce played Elizabeth's father, Weatherby Swann, who serves as the Governor of Port Royal.

Before Pirates , Pryce was a accomplished, Tony Award-winning theater actor who performed in productions such as Hamlet , Oliver! and Miss Saigon . After Curse of the Black Pearl , he reprised his role two more times in Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s End, and later earned an Oscar nomination for portraying Pope Francis in 2019’s The Two Popes .

Pryce also starred as Prince Phillip in The Crown (2016-2023) and starred in the hit crime series Slow Horses (2022-2024). Next up, Pryce will star alongside Pierce Brosnan and David Tennant in the Netflix murder mystery The Thursday Murder Club , per Deadline .

Away from the camera, the actor has been involved with actress Kate Fahy since 1972, according to The Guardian .

Lee Arenberg as Pintel

Lee Arenberg played the pirate Pintel, who was a member of Sparrow’s crew often seen bumbling around with his pal Ragetti.

Arenberg reprised the role for two more Pirates sequels and later went on to star as various characters in Once Upon a Time (2011-2018). His next project will be the western drama Last Train to Fortune , which also stars Mary Steenburgen and Bernadette Peters .

Mackenzie Crook as Ragetti

Mackenzie Crook starred as the other half of the Pintel-Ragetti duo and was known for his fale, wooden eye.

Similar to Arenberg, Crook took on the same role for another two times as well. Pirates sequels and later appeared in several British TV shows such as Detectorists (2014-2022) and Worzel Gummidge (2019-2021), for which he was both the writer and director.

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