JUST IN: Johnny Depp has touched down in Brisbane to resume filming Pirates of the Caribbean on the Gold Coast #9News pic.twitter.com/6nBQy20pfh

— Nine News Brisbane (@9NewsBrisbane) April 21, 2015

Well that was fast. Yesterday, I tucked a paragraph onto the end of a story about Amber Heard’s photog friend, who may have caused “problems” with Johnny Depp. I suggested that Johnny and Amber already had enough issues, and it was ridiculous to place blame upon Amber’s friendship with a fellow bisexual. I also discussed how Johnny had yet to return to the Pirates 5 set in Australia. He missed his private jet, and no one knew why. The film’s publicist said there was nothing amiss, but he didn’t know where Johnny was either.

The story grew all day at various outlets. A lot of the coverage was hyperbolic. I didn’t make a huge deal out of Johnny’s vapor trail because I figured he’d show up soon, like it was some misunderstanding. He’d flash a sheepish grin, and all would be forgiven. That’s exactly what happened a few hours ago. Johnny miraculously appeared in Australia. This tweet ^^^ from Brisbane News excitedly shouted Johnny’s arrival as “breaking news.” All is forgiven, until next time a chupacabra attacks. He’s even messier than usual and used a safety pin to close his shirt. No scarves. Oh, and Amber Heard is with him.

Johnny Depp and wife Amber are in Qld. He’s returned to film Pirates of the Caribbean after hand surgery in US #9News pic.twitter.com/221VXqFG7z

— Nine News Brisbane (@9NewsBrisbane) April 21, 2015

Producers must be relieved. I was starting to wonder if Jack Sparrow’s role would be a mere cameo in this film. Or maybe they’d have to CGI his face into the movie.

Yesterday afternoon, an interesting article surfaced in People. The mag claimed that Johnny and Amber “lead separate lives,” which seemed obvious. They’ve spent hardly any time together since marrying two months ago. Amber was filming The Danish Girl in London, and Johnny was busting up his hand in a go-cart. People said the problems weren’t “surprising … because they seemed to have a lot of relationship problems in the months leading up to the wedding. When the wedding finally happened in February, it had been postponed several times.” Johnny was also said to be “partying hard” in Australia, and “after he got injured, no one was surprised. He didn’t seem to care at all about filming and was all about partying.” I don’t doubt that there’s plenty of truth to this story. Johnny has issues with liquor for sure. He seems depressed over his career. But People yanked the story after Johnny surfaced.

I still think there are issues between these two, and they’ve decided to put on a show of solidarity. Johnny’s team probably contacted People and had the story pulled.

Photos courtesy of WENN