Ahoy there, matey! The one and only Captain Jack Sparrow—sorry, I mean, Johnny Depp—decided to park his pirate ship in San Sebastián, Spain, for a very important mission. No, he wasn’t hunting for treasure this time, but something even more precious: smiles. And he found plenty of those at Donostia University Hospital.
On Thursday, September 26, the 61-year-old actor, who seems to have a lifetime contract with Disney for “Best Pirate Who Smells Like Rum,” slipped into his infamous Jack Sparrow costume once again. Rumor has it, the eyeliner magically appeared on his face as soon as he put on the hat—talk about method acting!
Johnny didn’t just stroll in and wave like a regular celebrity, oh no! He swaggered down those hospital halls, with the kind of charm that only a pirate with questionable dental hygiene can muster. He proceeded to drop anchor at various rooms, surprising patients like they were hidden treasures. You could practically hear the theme music from Pirates of the Caribbean playing in the background as he cradled one young patient like a tiny, human-sized treasure chest. And in another snapshot, he was caught giving a hearty pirate’s hug to another lucky child. Avast! Cuteness overload!
The hospital staff were so excited, they didn’t even try to play it cool. They posted several photos of Captain Depp, er, Sparrow, on X (formerly known as Twitter, now known as “Are we still calling it X?”). Their caption was basically a love letter, gushing with appreciation for Johnny’s time, energy, and the pure piratey positivity he brought with him. They even threw a shoutout to the San Sebastián Film Festival for making the whole thing happen. Arrr! Teamwork makes the dream work!
Now, if you’re wondering why Johnny was gallivanting around Spain dressed as a pirate and not, say, in his regular human clothes, it’s because he was in town for the film festival. He’s been busy promoting his new movie, Modi – Three Days on the Wings of Madness, a project where he takes a break from the eyeliner to sit in the director’s chair. But let’s be honest, who needs a regular director when you could have one who’s also a pirate?
And so, Captain Johnny sailed into the hearts of everyone at the hospital, leaving behind a trail of joy, laughter, and probably some leftover rum. Arrr, mateys! Here’s to hoping Jack Sparrow’s next voyage is to your local hospital.
Desde Osakidetza, y especialmente desde todo el personal del Hospital Universitario Donostia, nos gustaría trasmitir un agradecimiento infinito a Johnny Depp por su tiempo, su apoyo y su energía, así como a @sansebastianfes por haber facilitado esta visita #72SSIFF #osakidetza pic.twitter.com/878iZ9y89r
— OSI Donostialdea ESI (@DonostiakoOsp) September 26, 2024