'Pirates of the Caribbean' producer says he would 'love' to see Johnny Depp return to the franchise

Jerry Bruckheimer, the longtime movie producer for the "Pirates of the Caribbean," said he would like to see actor Johnny Depp return for a sixth film.

"You’d have to ask them. I can’t answer that question," Bruckheimer said. "I really don’t know. I would love to have him in the movie. He’s a friend, a terrific actor, and it’s unfortunate that personal lives creep into everything we do."

The trial between Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard concluded in June when a jury found both celebrities liable for defamation but awarded Depp nearly $8 million more in damages.