10 superstars who risked their careers for a role (With Pictures)

5. Johnny Depp: Pirates of the Caribbean

Johnny Depp is known for his incredible roles of eccentric characters. Jack Sparrow is one of his many characters that have given him his greatest success, but it is also one that could have cost him his career.

Jack Sparrow’s character is one that was built off Depp’s inspiration of Keith Richards. Johnny Depp embraced his character as a pirate with his wit, drunken walk, and slurred words. Depp claims that he was nearly fired from his role because Disney didn’t understand the character. They feared that the audience would have the same reaction, but Pirates of the Caribbean broke box office sales and Johnny Depp even received an Oscar nomination for his performance.