Actor Johnny Depp has been snapped leaving Pinewood Studios apparently carrying a book about pirates; could the star be returning as Captain Jack Sparrow?

Johnny Depp may have reignited speculation he’s returning as Captain Jack Sparrow with the latest sighting of the Hollywood star.

The 60-year-old actor was snapped leaving the Pinewood Studios offices in Soho on Monday wearing his usual casual get-up.

Sporting his signature goatee, Johnny donned baggy blue jeans, a light brown jacket and a black shirt.

He accessorised with a cream sunhat and blue shades, completing the outfit with scruffy trainers and a badge reading ‘Know your dope fiend’.

However, what appears to be a pirate book in Johnny’s hand could cause the most excitement for Pirates of the Caribbean fans.

Jack Sparrow and Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp sparks Jack Sparrow return rumours with latest appearance (Image: DISNEY/GOFFPHOTOS)

The star was reportedly fired by Disney from a sixth instalment in the hit swashbuckling franchise following abuse allegations made by his ex-wife Amber Heard.

Rumors later swirled that the star was offered a staggering $301 million (£243 million) paycheque to return with an “apology letter” attached. However, Disney later said these claims were “made up”.

Now, with production still yet to get underway on Pirates 6, Johnny has coincidentally made an appearance at Pinewood, where parts of the fourth outing were filmed, carrying a pirate book.

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Johnny tips his hat to photographers in Soho (Image: GOFFPHOTOS)

Johnny Depp

The Pirates of the Caribbean star looked casual for a possible meeting at Pinewood Studios (Image: GOFFPHOTOS)It’s unclear exactly what the book is about, and it’s possible it could just be a notebook.

Even so, it’s obvious Johnny still has pirates on the brain after leaving the iconic franchise after the fifth film, Salazar’s Revenge.

Both Johnny and his co-star Orlando Bloom, per Parade, have expressed interest in returning, although Keira Knightley was less enthusiastic about reprising her role as Elizabeth Swann in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.