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8. What Is Paul McCartney's Role? - Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

**FILE** In this Oct. 15, 2004 file photo, singer Sir Paul McCartney, with his wife Heather Mills McCartney, waves to photographers, as they arrive for the 4th Annual Adopt-A-Minefield gala, in Los Angeles. Justice Hugh Bennett granted a preliminary divor
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The Question: Paul McCartney's small role in the fifth Pirates movie was confirmed some time ago, but the nature of it has been closely guarded and carefully kept under wraps. Why all the fuss?

The Likely Answer: The production reportedly spent several million dollars on the scene, so it seems likely that McCartney will be appearing in some sort of elaborate set-piece, possibly a musical number to usher in the credits.

Also expect the former Beatle to be decked out in some amusing garb and make-up, though as they'll want people to immediately recognise him, his face will probably be left pretty much unobstructed.

Anything not related to a song would be pretty surprising.

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