Johnny Depp to reprise 'Captain Jack Sparrow' in fourth Pirates flick

Washington, Sept 25 : Johnny Depp will reprise his role as 'Captain Jack Sparrow' in a fourth 'Pirates of the Caribbean film', it has been confirmed.

Along with it, the Hollywood hunk will play 'Tonto' in a big screen adaptation of 'The Lone Ranger'.

Both the films will be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, reports Variety.

Pit will also star as the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's version of "Alice in Wonderland."

The roles come after Depp helped Disney earn a combined 2.6 billion dollars at the box office with the three pics in the "Pirates" franchise, also produced by Bruckheimer.

"Alice in Wonderland," skedded for 2010, will be shot using 3-D and performance capture technology.

ANI