Keira Knightley can't imagine returning to Pirates of the Caribbean

The British actor achieved worldwide recognition for her performance as Elizabeth Swann in the popular franchise, which features Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom.

has ruled out the possibility of returning to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

The British actor achieved worldwide recognition for her performance as Elizabeth Swann in the popular franchise, which features Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom, reported Contactmusic.

Asked whether she would be interested in the project, the 29-year-old actor said, "No, I don't think so. It was an amazing point in my life, but it was a good five-year chunk. It was incredible, but I can't really imagine going back to it."

The eagerly-awaited fifth film in the series, otherwise known as Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, is currently in the casting stages, with the likes of Ansel Elgort and George MacKay said to be in contention for the part of the male leads.

Depp is returning as Captain Jack Sparrow.