Johnny Depp's portrayal of the iconic character Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean is unmatched. No other actor can capture the striking personality of Sparrow like Depp, making it a huge loss for Disney to sever ties with him amidst abuse allegations involving his ex-wife Amber Heard. While it remains unclear if Depp will reprise his role, fans are intrigued by how the actor developed the distinct characteristics of Jack Sparrow, which have become synonymous with the character.

One notable aspect of Sparrow's character is his unique fighting style. According to IMDb, Depp and Geoffrey Rush, who played Hector Barbossa, insisted on incorporating a specific fighting style.

Depp envisioned Sparrow's approach to sword-fighting as similar to Muhammad Ali, with his arms down and allowing his opponents to come to him. Sparrow's fighting technique is effortless and strategic, using his surroundings to his advantage rather than relying solely on physical strength.

In an interview with Collider, Depp revealed the inspiration behind Jack Sparrow's personality. While the original screenplay portrayed him as a typical swashbuckler, Depp added his own ideas. He imagined that Sparrow's character was born in a sauna and has spent most of his life in the heat, leading to a parboiled brain.

This explains why Sparrow thinks and moves in a distinct manner, unable to stay still but also struggling with movement.

Despite Disney's decision to part ways with Depp, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has hinted that his return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is not entirely off the table. They are currently developing a rebooted series with Margot Robbie as the lead, but a former executive believes that the franchise is best suited for a return of Depp as Captain Jack. With the potential for beloved Disney character's return, fans remain hopeful for another Pirates of the Caribbean movie featuring Johnny Depp in the future.