But today we have a chance to see the first photo of Ian McShane as Blackbeard, thanks to PopSugar.
Rob Marshall is directing Pirates of the Caribbean 4 based on the script written by Terry Rossio and Ted Elliott.
Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides captures fun, adventure and humor that ignited the original hit franchise – this time in Disney Digital 3D.
Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role as Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed tale of truth, betrayal, youth, and demise. When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz) he's not sure if it's love – or if she's a ruthless con artist who's using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth.
When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge, the ship of formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn't know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.
Movie also stars Kevin R. McNally as Captain Jack's longtime comrade Joshamee Gibbs, Stephen Graham, Astrid Berges-Frisbey as a mysterious mermaid, Max Irons and Gemma Ward.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides opens theaters May 20th, 2011.