User blog comment:Shaeluv1/Potc 5!!/@comment-1984959-20130416180302

I don't think many folks were too bothered by the fact the Will and Elizabeth weren't in Pirates 4. My opinion, only Orlando Bloom has the possibility of returning...but as CutlerBeckett pointed out, neither are likely not to return at this point. If it were up to me, I wouldn't bring either back to the story. In fact, since 2008 (when Pirates 4 was technically first announced) I had considered their story to be complete, and I rather keep it that way so that their happily-ever-after wouldn't be tampered with by pulling them into another adventure. Besides, in reality, everything is pure speculation at this time.

I presume both Orlando and Keira are still not involved and are doing what projects they want to do. Keira has stated that she wants nothing to do with blockbusters (they tried putting her in a couple, but that didn't work) and she seems very happy doing smaller films. She is also the one that stated (making it clear to even Terry Rossio) she didn't want to be included in any further Pirates sequels. As for Orlando, well, it's a bit difficult. First off, he also said "no" to Pirates 4. Only after several of his films failed(both big and small films didn't work), did he start being "open" to appearing in another POTC. Meaning...he wants money!

Again, I wouldn't bring either one of them back, to a point where I'm open to say that, at this time, I don't believe in this "Disney source" who claims Will's story may not be finished - even if it was true, he never said it was for P5(for all we know, it could be something for the expanded universe i.e. a book or video game) If it was for P5, it was only Bloom and not Knightley. Admittedly, from what someone else had told me, Will's role would be easier to write in, whereas Elizabeth's role was pretty much painted into a corner(and I doubt they would want to bring children into the story, save for the Cabin Boy).