Rob Marshall Director for 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides'recently told MTV there are still a number of decisions to be made. "'Pirates 4' is in process as we speak. So they're still writing," Marshall explained. "I've heard a couple of exciting ideas, but they're still in process. My hope is that we'll be able to shoot it sometime in 2010." says Marshall.

When asked about a possible 3D release marshall went on to say "I'm not from the technical world in that way, so it's not something I've ever aspired to do," he said. "My guess is it's going to be maybe more performance-driven. Which would be exciting too, because Johnny is a brilliant actor." He also commented that "I'm excited to come on board if it all comes together because it's, you know, new blood," Marshall explained, adding "I'll sort of approach it from another place. And still, to work with the brilliant Johnny Depp, that's the reason for me to do it."