“Pirates of the Caribbean 5” have already gone more than $70 million over budget due to some problems that were brought about by the franchise’s lead star, Johnny Depp. Apart from the budget issues, the film is also immensely behind schedule.

Just recently, film makers had to postpone filming for certain key scenes that involved the film’s main star after Depp accidentally injured his hand. What made matters worse was that the injury was reportedly the result of an off-the-set drinking spree that the actor had while in Australia. He had to be flown home so he could fully recuperate, thus, halting production for “Pirates of the Caribbean 5.”

To save the film from damnation, however, The National Enquirer has reported that Disney executives held an intervention with regards to the actor’s wild partying ways, as reported by Radar Online. Apparently, they are concerned that his shenanigans might derail the pirate-focused franchise’s latest installment.


“Disney execs are tired of Johnny’s shenanigans,” the source said. “They have told him, in no uncertain terms, that he needs to clean up his act and concentrate on making the movie.”

In this intervention, Depp reportedly had a lengthy sit-down with the big bosses of Disney Pictures, including Jerry Bruckheimer, his agents, and some close friends. These people, especially the ones who have worked very closely with him over the past few months, are well aware that he has been showing ill behavior recently. That said, they did not find it ridiculous at all to lay out a list of rules to a 52-year-old millionaire – the way they would with a spoiled brat.

It is worth noting, though, that they only want what is best for Depp and the movie, considering that the “Pirates of the Caribbean 5” star had actually gotten his very first Oscar nomination after portraying Captain Jack Sparrow with a rum-drunk swagger.

After the intervention, the source revealed that “Johnny apologized to the crew and producers when he finally got back to Australia from Los Angeles.” Hopefully, he will truly focus on taking care of himself and on finishing “Pirates of the Caribbean 5.” He even got himself his very own sober coach, according to another Radar Online report.