When Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl premiered in 2003, producer Jerry Bruckheimer initially envisioned Jim Carrey as Captain Jack Sparrow due to his bankable status, but a scheduling conflict with Bruce Almighty led to Johnny Depp’s iconic portrayal instead. This casting choice ultimately transformed the film into a massive franchise, while Carrey went on to achieve success with Bruce Almighty and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
