The film follows the eccentric pirate Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) as he embarks on a quest for the Fountain of Youth after encountering Angelica (Penélope Cruz), a mysterious woman from his past. Angelica forces Jack to board Blackbeard’s (Ian McShane) ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge, setting the stage for a race against Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) and the Spanish to find the legendary Fountain of Youth. The story is loosely based on Tim Powers’ novel “On Stranger Tides” and introduces new characters while maintaining the franchise’s blend of swashbuckling adventure and humor.

Casting: Captain Jack Sparrow is forced to team up with Angelica, a woman from his past, and embark on a perilous quest to find the legendary Fountain of Youth while contending with the infamous pirate Blackbeard.