Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Kaya Scodelario confirmed to star in sequel with Johnny Depp

The film's producer confirmed the news on Twitter

Daisy Wyatt
Monday 26 January 2015 08:27 EST
Comments
Skins actress Kaya Scodelario
Skins actress Kaya Scodelario (Getty Images)

Your support helps us to tell the story

In my reporting on women's reproductive rights, I've witnessed the critical role that independent journalism plays in protecting freedoms and informing the public.

Your support allows us to keep these vital issues in the spotlight. Without your help, we wouldn't be able to fight for truth and justice.

Every contribution ensures that we can continue to report on the stories that impact lives

Head shot of Kelly Rissman

Kelly Rissman

US News Reporter

Skins actress Kaya Scodelario will be swapping Bristol for the Caribbean.

The 22-year-old is set to star in the fifth instalment of Pirates of the Caribbean, the film’s producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed.

“Pleased to announce that we cast Kaya Scodelario for the 5th Pirates of the Caribbean. Talented young actor from Skins & The Maze Runner,” he wrote.

The actress has been rumoured to take on the role for a number of months. She will star opposite the franchise’s main star Johnny Depp, who returns to play Captain Jack Sparrow.

Orlando Bloom and Javier Bardem are also rumoured to star in the sequel, but their roles have yet to be confirmed.

Scodelario has previously appeared in films including The Maze Runner and Spike Island.

She is best known for playing Effy Stonem in the Channel 4 series Skins, which has gone on to launch the careers of a number of young British actors including Nicholas Hoult and Jack O’Connell.

O’Connell most recently starred in Angelina Jolie’s prisoner of war biopic Unbroken as former Olympic runner Louis Zamperini.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is due to be released on 7 July 2017.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in