Bloom not returning to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’

Although the 33-year-old star won’t be joining Johnny Depp in the new movie, Orlando had a blast making the previous films.

The British actor, who played good guy William Turner in the swashbuckling flick, has no plans to return to the franchise, despite a clamour for his reprisal.

He said: “No, I’m definitely not returning. William Turner is sort of swimming around with the fish at the bottom of the ocean.”

Although the 33-year-old star won’t be joining Johnny Depp in the new movie, Orlando had a blast making the previous films.

He added: “I had a great time making those movies. I just really wanted to do different things, but I think it’s going to be great. Whatever Johnny does, I think it’s fantastic.”

Orlando is the second star of the franchise to confirm he won’t be in the next instalment of the series.

Keira Knightly - who plays Elizabeth Swan - has also stated she won’t be returning.

Lead character Captain Jack Sparrow – played by Johnny – is returning for the fourth movie, entitled ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’.

It has been suggested the actor will receive at least £21 million for reprising the role.