Geoffrey Rush: 'There's bucketloads more Pirates'

Geoffrey Rush has said that he feels the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has the potential for several more films.

The Australian actor, who has starred as Captain Barbossa in all four films so far, declared that although a fifth film has yet to be officially announced, he sees no reason why the franchise wouldn't continue to grow.

"Well nothing's official, but there is a fifth chapter being developed - as the hardcore fans will know if they hang around till after the credits roll," Rush told PopEater. "There's a little teaser, cliffhanger, which I think opens up the potential for a pretty damn fine movie."

Rush insisted that the time period in which the films are set gives the writers plenty of source material to use for future entries.

"Between the mythology and the legends and the history and geographical places in the world, there's still a bucketload of stories to tell," Rush continued.

The actor added that although he hopes for several more entries in the franchise, he doesn't think they can sustain the series forever.

"I don't think we're going to outrun Bond," Rush laughed, when asked how long the franchise could continue. "They're up to 23 so they've really set the bar. Relatively we're young kids on the block."

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides was released in cinemas recently to mixed reviews.

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