Keira Knightley reflects on negative consequence of Pirates of the Caribbean films
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Keira Knightley says reaction to breakout role was ‘confusing’
- Keira Knightley said that starring in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise led to a negative perception of her acting skills.
- Knightley starred as Elizabeth Swann in three Pirates films between 2003 and 2007, later making a cameo in the 2017 sequel Dead Men Tell No Tales.
- Knightley said that the success of Pirates coincided with her receiving poor reviews and an Oscar nomination for Pride & Prejudice, which she found confusing at age 21.
- Orlando Bloom, who co-starred in Pirates, said he understood Knightley's perspective and has positive memories from his time in the films.
- Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot is in development, but Johnny Depp will not be involved.