Heading before the cameras this summer is the fourth Pirates Of The Caribbean movie, one that's being regarded as a bit of a reboot for the series. As such, while Johnny Depp is returning as Captain Jack Sparrow, most of the original cast have had to jump ship, and a new director is on board, with Rob Marshall at the helm instead of Gore Verbinski.

We also know that Ian McShane has been cast as Blackbeard the pirate, and that Penelope Cruz had been added to the line-up too. And now producer Jerry Bruckheimer has offered some more information on what they're up to.

Bruckheimer told MTV that Cruz will be playing Blackbeard's daughter in the new film, and that she's also going to offer a bit of romantic interest for Captain Jack. Bruckheimer also describes McShane's Blackbeard as "the nastiest pirate ever". Blimey.

Bruckheimer has also confirmed the good news that Geoffrey Rush is returned as Barbossa, and the rest of the casting process is ongoing.

The producer signs off the MTV piece by declaring that he's aiming to take the franchise in "a whole new direction".

We hope so, Jerry.

Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is out on 20th May 2011.

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