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Johnny Depp has reportedly signed on the fifth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie amid revelations that he has earned a whopping $ 350 million pounds from the franchise so far.

The 48-year-old actor is reported to have negotiated a 'cash break' deal that guarantees he shares in the profits of the hugely successful film franchise, reported Daily Mail.

With the four previous films taking over $ 3 billion at the box office, Depp's deal means he has earned close to $ 350m for his part of swashbuckling Captain Jack Sparrow. The pay deal puts his streaks ahead of any other Hollywood star who appeared in a film franchise.

The latest Pirates film 'On Stranger Tides' is the most successful film of the year so far and has taken over $ 1 billion at the worldwide box office.

Depp, as the lead character in the Disney production, also enjoys millions in payments from sales of DVDs and merchandising such as Jack Sparrow dolls.

The actor has been driving huge box office success for Disney for close to a decade. He first appeared in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' in 2003 when the film was an instant hit and
took over $ 650 million at the box office.

The sequels in 2006, 2007 and this year took almost double that amount as the popularity of the films grew.

Rob Marshall talks about directing the latest in the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Making Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides took Rob Marshall and his cast and crew on a grand adventure across the world. And it was, one of the most memorable experiences of his life, according to the director.

"It was a grand adventure on screen and off," says Marshall. "Each moment while making this film, whether in Hawaii or London or somewhere else, everyone felt great to be a part of this unique experience," says Marshall, director of hit films like Chicago, Memoirs of A Geisha and Nine, who have together garnered a total of 23 Oscar nominations.

"I've always wanted to do a classic adventure film," he says. "The action in Pirates, like dance, is choreographed within an inch of its life," he says.

It also represented an opportunity to work with Johnny Depp, an actor Marshall has wanted to team up with for years. "Johnny is an extraordinary person because not only is he a genius and a creative force, but is also a kind, thoughtful and elegant man."

Depp returns as the lovable rogue Captain Jack Sparrow and this time he's on a quest to find the Fountain of Youth, pursued by an exotic, dangerous band of adversaries, some old — like Barbossa played by Geoffrey Rush — and some new, including the evil Blackbeard ( Ian McShane) and his daughter, Angelica (Penélope Cruz).

Marshall says he couldn't think of anyone else besides Penélope Cruz in the movie. "It had to be an actress who could match Depp on every level. There had to be a sensuality to the character, humour, strength — a female pirate who is as smart, crafty and as clever as Jack Sparrow," says Marshall.

On Stranger Tides is filmed entirely in 3D, a format that enhances the experience for the audience, says Marshall, but represented another big challenge for the director and his crew. "We took delicate cameras into jungles, beaches, caves and ships. It was a challenge. We discovered a lot on our feet as we were going. The movie is a skillful blend of action, humour, romance and, I hope, a spellbinding adventure for my audience. It was an amazing experience making the film," he says. "I'll never forget it."