Ian McShane is in negotiations to play the villain in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," the fourth installment of the Disney movie series being directed by Rob Marshall.
McShane will play legendary pirate Blackbeard -- whose real name was Edward Teach -- who piloted the ship Queen Anne's Revenge.
McShane will join Johnny Depp, reprising his role of Captain Jack Sparrow, and Penelope Cruz, Sparrow's foil and equal in many ways, in a tale that revolves around the Fountain of Youth.
Terry Rossio and Ted Elliot wrote the script. Jerry Bruckheimer is producing.
A working British actor since the 1970s, McShane gained notice Stateside for his work in HBO's "Deadwood," where he played the brutal owner of a brothel. McShane starred in the short-lived TV series "Kings" and did voice work in "Coraline" and "Kung Fu Panda."
McShane is repped by ICM and Independent in the U.K.
According to IMDB, Mr. McShane has been a VERY working actor since the early 1960s
Posted by: Ijon Tichy | February 22, 2010 at 09:17 PM
Holy crap I just found a reason to live!
Posted by: donnamatrix | February 22, 2010 at 09:31 PM
Ian has always given and always come up in front of his viewers and lovers all fans as a new character in his field and all of his movie, i would say this movie wouldn't be of so much of importance without him.His movies makes lot of sense.i love his work, his dedication and sincerity towards his work.
Posted by: 16gb compact flash | February 23, 2010 at 02:16 AM
He'd be a GREAT Blackbeard. Excellent choice and I hope he's signed on.
Posted by: LaurieMann | February 23, 2010 at 09:08 AM
Thats cool..I think Mr. McShane will seriously add a lot to the Pirates movie, of which the last Pirates movie, I felt was seriosly lacking in the story lines. Hopefully this one will have a much more extensive story line.
Posted by: Daryl | February 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Hey Drayl ! I completely agree with you. I also think that Mr. McShane added to lot of Pirates movie. I really love to watch Pirates series. Do you also love watching it.
Posted by: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End ( 2007 ) | April 08, 2010 at 04:55 AM
I think Marshall will do his the best!
Posted by: Страховка ОСАГО | April 28, 2010 at 07:35 AM
I think this is really the best choice they could make. He is simply born to play Blakkbeard, I can't wait to see it!
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