Johnny Depp comes to school to help 9-year-old mutiny against teachers

Cory Doctorow 10:20 pm Thu Oct 7, 2010

Johnny Depp staged a cute publicity stunt yesterday, showing up at a south London school where a 9-year-old student had sent him a letter asking for help in staging a mutiny against her teachers:

He said nine-year-old Beatrice had written to Captain Jack, asking him to lead a mutiny against her teachers.

Depp, 47, has been filming the latest instalment of the franchise in London.

After his arrival, a special school assembly was called and the film star – along with other members of the cast dressed in full costume – walked in.

Depp produced Beatrice's letter and performed for the children for 15 minutes.

But he told the schoolgirl that a mutiny might get them into trouble.

Pirate Johnny Depp makes surprise school visit

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