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The most recent news out of the fourth film in the series, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, is the addition of French model/actress Astrid Berges-Frisbey to play the beautiful mermaid, Syrena.
Astrid is cast in the role after Disney received a lot of buzz about the casting requirements. Several weeks ago London’s Sunday Times and the New York Post reported that the film franchise sent out a casting call for actresses who, among other things, “must have real breasts.” Interesting requirement, but I’m certainly not going to complain! I think it’s good that Hollywood is looking for someone a little more natural.
Other actors signed on to the film include:
-Johnny Depp, who plans to stay on as Captain Jack Sparrow as long as they keep making the films.
-Geoffrey Rush, reprising his role as Barbossa.
-Ian McShane, to introduce the character Blackbeard.
-Penelope Cruz, who will play daughter to Blackbeard and love interest to Jack Sparrow.
Keira Knightly and Orlando Bloom will not be returning, but weren’t we a little tired of the Elizabeth/Will/Jack triangle anyway??
