Disney has blasted rumours that Orlando Bloom will be axed from future ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movies.
The studio says the reports are "completely unfounded".
It was rumoured that Orlando would be killed off in the fourth ‘Pirates’ movie because producers were struggling to “cut costs”.
"Pirates of The Caribbean has proved a huge hit and made a fortune for everyone involved,” the source also said.
"A huge chunk of that success is on the shoulders of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. Love interest Keira Knightley, who plays Elizabeth Swann is a huge hit.
"But producers and directors are now trying to cut costs. Orlando Bloom has suffered as a result.
"The script for the fourth Pirates movie is being worked on and all the finances are in place but it was decided Bloom's character and a number of minor roles were not necessary to ensure it would be yet another box office smash for Disney."
