Johnny Depp's portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is beloved by fans worldwide. However, it turns out that Depp's rocky relationship with Disney almost led to his firing from the franchise.

According to RollingStone, Depp clashed with Disney executives over the numerous subplots in the movies that he felt were unnecessary. He expressed his discontent with the convoluted and incoherent storylines and questioned the reasoning behind them. Depp even revealed that he had conversations with director Gore Verbinski during the production of the second and third films, where they both admitted to not fully understanding the plot.

Not only was Depp unhappy with the direction of the movies, but Disney executives were also displeased with his portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow. They reportedly struggled to understand the character and even considered subtitling Depp's lines. The executives questioned if Captain Jack Sparrow was drunk or mentally impaired.

Despite these conflicts, Pirates of the Caribbean remains a successful franchise that has grossed billions of dollars worldwide. However, it seems that the strained relationship between Depp and Disney contributed to the downfall of their collaboration. In recent years, Depp's personal struggles and legal battles have further complicated his involvement with the franchise.