The casting process for *Pirates of the Caribbean 6* may still be in progress, as there has been no formal announcement regarding the cast. If so, it’s possible that producers are still in the early stages of talks or are still negotiating Butler for a role. But it’s also very plausible that Butler is telling the truth and Disney hasn’t contacted him about the project yet.

As a longtime fan of the Pirates franchise, Butler would have plenty of reasons to sign on. However, with the uncertain and controversial nature of the reboot, the slow-moving Margot Robbie-led Pirates film, and the lingering effects of the Depp-Heard case, the future of Jack Sparrow’s cinematic legacy remains unclear. If Butler were to join *Pirates of the Caribbean 6*, any official announcement would likely still be a long way off.