A flashback scene in the trailer shows a young Captain Salazar as he navigates through a field of damaged pirate ships in the aftermath of a gruesome battle. As Salazar narrates the scene, he can be seen peering through an eyepiece at a barefaced Jack Sparrow. In an attempt to escape, Sparrow sails into the Devil’s Triangle, Salazar gives him men orders to follow him. Salazar’s boat then crashes, causing an explosion and the next time we see Salazar he is being brought back to life underwater.
Sparrow may be completely unaware as to the full ramifications of this long ago incident, and if this be the case, would explain his bewilderment as to who Salazar is in the beach clip. Judging by Sparrow’s age in the flashback this incident could have happened well over 20 years ago and Sparrow may simply not recognize Salazar.
The movie really is shaping up to be the best outing since Curse of the Black Pearl. There is also something to be said for having Javier Bardem play the villain while sporting an unusual hairstyle, as this has worked out well in the past.
The film is directed by Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg, and comes from a screenplay by Jess Nathanson.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales opens May 26 2017.
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