Charting the Return: Dead Man's Chest (2006)

This documentary offers a mix of shots from the set and interviews. We hear from Rossio, Elliott, director Gore Verbinski, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, 1st AD/associate producer Peter Kohn, conceptual consultant James Byrkit, unit production manager (Caribbean) Doug Merrifield, executive producer Bruce Hendricks, assistant production coordinator Barrett Leigh, special effects tech Frank Iudica Jr., extras casting assistant director (LA) Kristan Berona, and extras casting director (LA) Sande Alessi as they look at concepts for the two Pirates sequels and the development of Chest. The show also digs into location scouts and sets, casting and research, budgetary problems, and other issues involved with the flick's prep.