Margot Robbie, Christina Hodson to Partner on New 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Film

Margot Robbie and her “Birds of Prey” screenwriter Christina Hodson are once again teaming up, this time for a new, female-fronted “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie for Disney, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.

Hodson will write, while Robbie will star. The film is in early development and is separate from the previously announced reboot of the popular franchise, which has “Pirates” screenwriter Ted Elliott and Craig Mazin on board to develop.

Plot details for Hodson’s script are being kept under wraps, and it’s not supposed to be a spinoff of the Jack Sparrow series — instead, it will focus on new characters.

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“Pirates” producer Jerry Bruckheimer is attached to produce Hodson’s project — Bruckheimer will also produce Elliott’s.

The “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise grossed over $4.5 billion at the box office on its five films, which starred Johnny Depp in the lead role.

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Hodson most recently penned “Birds of Prey,” and her other credits include “Transformers” spinoff “Bumblebee.” She will next write “The Flash” and “Batgirl.” Hodson is represented by Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment and Ziffren Brittenham.

Robbie most recently starred in “Birds of Prey,” “Bombshell” and “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.” She will next be seen in James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad.” She is represented by CAA, Management 360, AMM and Jeff Bernstein of Jackoway Austen.

The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.

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"Neighbours" (1985-present)

Robbie started off her acting on the silver screen in the Australian soap opera "Neighbours," which began in 1985 and is still on today. She was part of the show from 2008-2014, and played the role of Donna Freedman.
Grundy Television Australia
"Pan Am" (2011-2012)

Robbie's next TV gig was as flight attendant Laura Cameron on ABC. The show only lasted for one season.
Photo by Eric Liebowitz - © 2011 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
"About Time" (2013)

The Aussie lept onto the big screen in the film "About Time," in which she played a small role alongside Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson, as one of his character's love interests.
Working Title Films
"The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013)

Robbie's big breakout role came opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in the bawdy "The Wolf of Wall Street," in which she played Leo's wife.
Paramount Pictures
"The Big Short" (2015)

Robbie made a cameo in "The Big Short,"which is also all about Wall Street. She explains confusing finance terms and just how the big short played out -- while sipping champaign in a bubble bath.
Paramount Pictures
"Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" (2016)

Robbie plays opposite Tina Fey in this movie about journalists covering the war in Afghanistan.
Frank Masi - © 2015 Paramount Pictures
"The Legend of Tarzan" (2016)

Robbie stars opposite Alexander Skarsgard in a live action version of "Tarzan," in which the two return to the jungle after living in London.
"Suicide Squad" (2016)

Robbie entered the DC universe in Warner Bros.' "Suicide Squad" as Harley Quinn, the love interest to Jared Leto's crazy Joker. Robbie's performance was a standout in the poorly-rated film.
Warner Bros.
"I, Tonya" (2017)

Robbie leads the film as Tonya Harding, the Olympic figure skater fallen from grace. Robbie narrates the story of jealousy and rage from Harding's perspective.
Neon
"Goodbye Christopher Robin" (2017)

Robbie plays A. A. Milne's wife Daphne in this behind-the-scenes look at the life of the creator of Winnie the Pooh, which was inspired by their son C.R. Milne.
20th Century Fox
"Mary Queen of Scots" (2018)

Robbie is the latest actress to take on the role of Queen Elizabeth I in "Mary Queen of Scots," in which Saoirse Ronan plays the title character. The movie tackles the story of Mary Stuart's attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth as the Queen of England.
Focus Features, Working Title Film
"Dreamland" (2019)

Robbie stars in "Dreamland" opposite Garrett Hedlund, about a teenager's adventures as a bounty hunter. The film had its premiere at Tribeca last April.
"Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" (2019)

Robbie plays real-life figure Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" alongside Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Sony
"Bombshell" (2019)

Robbie stars in "Bombshell," which followed the women who accused Fox News head Roger Ailes of sexual harassment. She plays a fictional character, while Charlize Theron played Megyn Kelly and Nicole Kidman play Gretchen Carlson.
Lionsgate
"Birds of Prey" (2020)

Robbie reprises her Harley Quinn character in her own standalone film, "Birds of Prey." The film was written by Christina Hodson and was directed by Cathy Yan.
Warner Bros.
"The Suicide Squad" (2021)

Robbie reprises her role as Harley Quinn for a third time as she joins the new squad, helping the U.S. to infiltrate a foreign country.
HBO Max
Upcoming projects

Robbie will next star in "Gotham City Sirens" as Harley Quinn, as well "Ruin," "Barbie" and an untitled David O. Russell project.
Warner Bros.

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