Keira Knightley will not appear in the next ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film

Keira Knightley will not appear in the next ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film.
The 23-year-old actress – who starred as Elizabeth Swann in the first three
movies in the hit Disney franchise – loved working on the films but insists
the time is right to pursue new projects.
She said: “It was a completely fantastic experience, and it was an amazingly
large portion of my life, but I don't think I need to go there again. I
think that it's done.”
Despite her decision not to reprise her role, Keira – who starred alongside
Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom – can’t wait to see the upcoming instalment.
She said: “I'm very excited to see the next one. And Johnny is so wonderful
as Captain Jack Sparrow . I think it'll be wonderful.”
Keira is not the only star to rule herself out of the swashbuckling sequel –
Russell Brand recently admitted he will not be appearing.
The British comedian had been in the running to play the brother of Johnny’s
character, but doesn’t have the time to commit to the project.
He said: “There's been some talk of doing a 'Pirates' movie. But, I've got
eight other things to do including 'Get Him To The Greek' with Judd Apatow.
So I don't know if there'll be time to be a pirate, I've got enough of that
in my private life. I think it's a possibility but I am rather busy.”