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Pirates of the Caribbean’s Keira Knightley on Why She Won’t Do More Franchise Films
ComingSoon.netStory by Ishita Verma
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Keira Knightley opens up about the downsides of franchise fame, vowing to avoid blockbusters after her iconic 'Pirates of the Caribbean' role.
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- Knightley, just 17 when she started the 'Pirates' franchise, says the movies 'were the reason that I was taken down publicly' despite their massive success.
- The actress emphasized the grueling 'hours are insane' and 'years of your life' required for franchise films, vowing she 'has no intention of becoming a part of franchise movies again.'
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Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Johnny Depp, Pirates of the Caribbean, Pirates of the Caribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man's Chest, At World's End, Pride & Prejudice, The Imitation Game