Geoffrey Rush on latest 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' installment (Photo : REUTERS/MARIO ANZUONI)
"The Book Thief" actor Geoffrey Rush recently revealed some interesting details about the upcoming and much anticipated "Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales" franchise.
Noted for his stunning performance in "The King's Speech," Rush revealed to Variety that the Norwegian directors are looking to bring back more comedy to the otherwise semi-dark pirate tale.
Directors Espen Sandberg and Joachim Ronning who have been brought in for the latest movie are aiming to give viewers "a different kind of feel" he told the publication.
The directors are behind the 2012 film "Kon-Tiki" which is based on a historical drama surrounding the real Kon-Tiki expedition of 1947 by Norwegian writer and explorer Thor Heyerdahl who crossed the Pacific Ocean by raft from South America to the Polynesian islands.
Producer of the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" franchise Jerry Bruckheimer according to Rush recruited the young Norwegian directors for a fresh perspective and take.
The "Best Offer" actor also revealed that the production experience has been a "huge learning curve" for the directors whose film budget at the time was $15 million and on a much smaller scale despite the fact that it became the country's most expensive production to date and the highest grossing film in Norway in 2012.
Rush told the publication the "Pirates of the Caribbean 5" budget and production scale are massive in comparison to the Norwegian movie, "with not just rafts but 12 huge ships." However, Rush said he enjoyed the approach and the fresh take the director's brought to the production and especially the "Scandi-indie feel."
Having portrayed the character of Captain Hector Barbossa for the franchise since the release of the first installment in 2003, Rush said he has taken the "Pirates" franchise in his stride and as it has evolved through the years.
Meanwhile, the franchise is said to be a big boost for the Australian film industry especially with its budget averaging more than $200 million, according to the Daily Mail.
The production is said to employ hundreds of local professionals who have been facing a difficult time securing employment since films such as of "Gods Of Egypt" and "Water Diviner" ended.
