"Did everyone see that? Because I will not be doing it again."
Promotional images
Very early Dean Tschetter conceptual rendering of Whitecap Bay.
Whitecap Bay artwork by Wil Madoc Rees.
Artwork by Wil Madoc Rees.
Artwork by Wil Madoc Rees.
Dean Tschetter's illustration of Whitecap Bay.
This early concept illustration by Dean Tschetter of the battle at Whitecap Bay portrays wraithlike mermaids who differ considerably from their final depiction.
Dean Tschetter's illustration shows Whitecap Bay in the shattered aftermath of the confrontation between pirates and mermaids, with the Providence being attacked and taken down in the background as Barbossa and his officers watch helplessly.
A boatload of pirates (and one missionary), at the ready for a mermaid attack. I shot this photo on our huge Whitecap Bay set on the Universal Studios' backlot.
The mermaid Tamara (Gemma Ward) lures an entranced Scrum (Stephen Graham) to an uncertain fate.
Scrum (Stephen Graham), Philip Swift (Sam Claflin), Cabin Boy (Robbie Kay) and others are incredulous at the sight of their first mermaid.
Beautiful mermaid Tamara (Gemma Ward) entices Scrum (Stephen Graham) while his Queen Anne's Revenge shipmates are more cautious of her lethal charms.
Mermaids appear to lure Queen Anne's Revenge sailors, including missionary Philip Swift (Sam Claflin) and Scrum (Stephen Graham) to their fate.
Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), British officers Gillette (Damian O'Hare) and Groves (Greg Ellis), and Joshamee Gibbs (Kevin McNally), land in Whitecap Bay in the aftermath of the mermaid attack on Blackbeard (Ian McShane) and his men.
The HMS Providence under lethal attack by mermaids in Whitecap Bay.