Current front runner to join the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is the new hotness from Twilight, Robert Pattinson ...

Russell Brand was said to be in the running along with Zac Efron for the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

But after Russell perturbed in the Disney kingdom by slamming the Jonas Brothers  he is due to be replaced.

Current front runner is the new hotness from Twilight, , Robert Pattinson.

With his massive and still growing fan base, Disney wants his appeal to ensure the success of another pirate movie.

That's a lot of eye candy on one screen, Zac and Robert together with Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom!