Bill Nighy: Pirates filming was tough but rewarding

Bill Nighy reflected on his experience portraying Davy Jones in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, calling it a significant and enjoyable period in his career. He recalled the initial difficulty of filming, describing the process of wearing motion-capture suits with markers as one of the toughest starts to a role he had ever encountered. Nighy noted the isolating feeling of being on set in such attire, especially when initially meeting co-stars like Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom.

The actor confirmed that filming for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, which premiered 18 years ago on July 7, 2006, and its sequel, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (released in 2007), was an extensive undertaking. He shared that the two films were shot back-to-back, resulting in an approximately 18-month production period. Despite the long duration, Nighy expressed great satisfaction with the project, recognizing the franchise's enduring cultural relevance.