The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, led by the charismatic Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, has proven to be a huge moneymaker over the years. With a staggering worth of $4.5 billion, it has captured the hearts of an entire generation. I mean, who doesn't love Jack Sparrow, right?

Not only has the franchise been profitable, but it has also rewarded its stars handsomely. Imagine being able to raid a treasure cave on top of getting paid. Well, that's exactly what the stars of Pirates of the Caribbean got to do.

When the first film, The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, hit theaters in 2003, nobody could have anticipated its massive success, not even Johnny Depp himself.

Alongside Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom, Depp brought the iconic Jack Sparrow to life, creating a buzz that laid the foundation for one of the most successful franchises in history.

One of the remarkable aspects of the film was the treasure cave set. The cast and crew were enchanted by it, as it allowed them to fulfill their childhood dreams of finding a hidden treasure. And they certainly took advantage of the opportunity.

Johnny Depp and his partner, Lily-Rose Depp, didn't shy away from getting their hands dirty.

After the treasure cave had served its purpose on set, they joined the rest of the cast and crew in ransacking it. Director Gore Verbinski even confirmed that not even the cursed coins were spared.

It's only fitting for a movie about pirates that the set was thoroughly pillaged and plundered before production wrapped up. The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise not only brought immense profits, but it also provided a real-life treasure hunt for its lucky participants.

Source: IMDb