‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ premiere

Johnny Depp, left, with musician Keith Richards at the premiere of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” Richards, who is famously said to be Depp’s inspiration behind his Jack Sparrow character, joined the cast as Sparrow’s dad in the third “Pirates” film.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Ian McShane plays pirate Blackbeard, enemy to Johnny Depp‘s Jack Sparrow.   (Valerie Macon / AFP / Getty Images)

Astrid Berges-Frisbey plays a mermaid named Syrena in this adventure.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

“Pirates of the Caribbean” producer Jerry Bruckheimer.   (Valerie Macon / AFP / Getty Images)

Executive producer John DeLuca, left, and director Rob Marshall at the premiere of their film.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Composer-music producer Hans Zimmer, who collaborated with Eric Whitacre and Hila Plitmann on the music for the film.  (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

“Hellcats” star and “High School Musical” alum Ashley Tisdale.   (Valerie Macon / AFP / Getty Images)

“Sucker Punch” and “Beastly” actress (and “High School Musical” alum) Vanessa Hudgens.  (Valerie Macon / AFP / Getty Images)

Actor Andy Garcia.   (Valerie Macon / AFP / Getty Images)

Barry Waldman, one of the film’s executive producers.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Japanese actor Yuki Matsuzaki plays Garheng in the movie.  (Mike Nelson / EPA)

The mermaids in “On Stranger Tides”: Daphne Joy, left, Antoinette Nikprelaj, Toni Busker, Sanya Hughes, Jorgelina Airaldi and Breanne Beth Berrett.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars” dancer Lacey Schwimmer, left, poses with a swashbuckling Mickey Mouse at the premiere of “Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Choreographer and “Dancing with the Stars” judge Bruno Tonioli.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“The Vampire Diaries” actor Steven R. McQueen.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Pretty Little Liars” actress Ashley Benson.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

“American Idol” alum Kimberley Locke.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Dancing with the Stars” dancer Cheryl Burke.  (Mike Nelson / EPA)

“Desperate Housewives” actress Teri Hatcher, left, with daughter Emerson.  (Mike Nelson / EPA)

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” host Paige Hemmis.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Actress and “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Kirstie Alley.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Musician Natalie Maines.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

“Desperate Housewives” star Eva Longoria.   (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Musician Keith Richards, left, with his wife Patti Hansen.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Actress-reality TV star Lisa Rinna.  (Valerie Macon / AFP / Getty Images)

Comedic actor Martin Short.   (Valerie Macon / AFP / Getty Images)

Actor Ian Mercer, who plays Quartermaster in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”  (Valerie Macon / AFP / Getty Images)

Actress Lauren Maher, who appeared in the first three “Pirates” movies.  (Valerie Macon / AFP / Getty Images)

“Valentine’s Day” actress Wedil David.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)