London, Sep 13 - Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has revealed he is reviving his role as pirate captain Jack Sparrow in the fourth instalment of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise.

The actor made the announcement by appearing in his character at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California Friday, reports imdb.com.

He was welcomed onstage at the Anaheim Convention Center by Disney boss Dick Cook to help the executive announce plans for the fourth Pirates film titled 'On Stranger Tides'.

Depp, who dressed and acted like his eccentric high seas character Captain Jack Sparrow, revealed the new movie is slated for a summer 2011 release.