Under the stunned gazes of the native tribe, Luke slams the ground, carving out a crater and sending clumps of rich, dark soil flying into the air.
"Whoosh!"
It's like a rain of dirt.
Turner uses his spear to shield himself from the falling earth, keeping his face clean.
As for the natives? Well, they're already pretty grimy…
But seeing Turner's display of strength, they're awestruck.
The natives drop to their knees, chanting "Luna! Luna!" while pointing at the sky.
Even without understanding their language, Turner can guess they're calling him something like a god or a spirit.
After that beatdown, the cannibalistic tribe is thoroughly subdued, now worshipping Turner as a deity.
Guess fists really are the universal language!
It's the most effective way to communicate with anyone.
And those who don't get it? They get dealt with physically, leaving only the ones who do.
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Turner waves his hand, signaling the natives to lead the way to their village.
They immediately catch his meaning, bowing and scraping as they invite him to follow. Their groveling is straight out of a playbook for suck-ups.
Turner's now certain that Jack Sparrow and his crew have been captured by these cannibals.
"They haven't been barbecued yet, have they? Hope I'm not too late," Turner mutters, gripping his spear as the natives lead him deeper into the jungle.
"Cut!"
Director Verbinski calls out.
"Great job! This scene's gonna blow the audience away. They've never seen spearwork like that," Verbinski says, walking over.
"Yeah, people are probably tired of seeing me swing a sword. Switching to a spear should surprise them," Luke nods, confirming one of his reasons for choosing the new weapon.
"Working with you is such a breeze. Your scenes are done for the day—you're free to do whatever," Verbinski says. "Wanna stick around and watch the others shoot? Or maybe explore a bit?"
Luke thinks for a moment. "I'll take a break, then come watch the filming."
The box office success of Pirates of the Caribbean 2 is directly tied to his third-ring mission, so Luke's invested in the film's overall quality.
Sure, Verbinski's a reliable director, but that doesn't stop Luke from wanting to keep an eye on things. Up next is the scene where Jack Sparrow escapes from the cannibal tribe.
In the original movie from his past life, Turner was the one captured by the tribe. But in this life, since Turner's so formidable, the script's been changed: by the time Turner arrives at the village with the natives, Jack Sparrow's already escaped on his own.
It's not a huge change, since the real highlight is Jack's comedic escape.
In Pirates of the Caribbean 2, Depp's been given a ton of spotlight moments.
If things had gone like in the last life, Depp's Jack Sparrow would've been the clear lead by the second film—a result of market demand.
Orlando Bloom's "Elf Prince" version of Turner wasn't compelling enough, so audiences didn't love him.
In the first Pirates movie, Turner was the lead, but by the second, he'd been demoted to second fiddle, with most of the big moments handed to Jack Sparrow.
In this life, Luke's upgraded "Pro" version of Turner, with his stellar action scenes, has solidified his place as the lead.
While Depp can't steal the top spot, his performance in this film will still shine.
In the Pirates series, Luke's Turner is built as an invincible powerhouse, cutting through any problem with his weapon.
Depp's Jack Sparrow, on the other hand, is a comedic trickster, stumbling through issues with hilarious antics but somehow always coming out on top thanks to sheer luck.
Their contrasting styles complement each other, making both characters stand out.
"I'm heading to the set to prep. You can ride up the mountain later—the cannibal village scene's being shot at the top," Verbinski says to Luke.
"Alright, take it easy, Director," Luke replies with a smile, waving as Verbinski heads off.
"We'll head up to the mountain together later," Annie says, pulling up a chair next to Luke. "The view here is gorgeous!"
Not far off, the white sand beach sparkles under the sun, and the coconut trees along the shore are heavy with fruit.
Beyond that, the crystal-clear turquoise water shimmers, gentle waves lapping at the beach with a soothing sound as the breeze passes through.
In a place like this, even the weariest soul feels refreshed.
"Filming on Phi Phi Island feels like a vacation. I've never been this relaxed on a movie set," Luke says.
"You worked hard on that shoot. Want some water?" Annie offers, holding out a bottle of mineral water.
"Nah, drinking bottled water here's no fun," Luke says with a grin, waving it off.
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"Then what?"
"Let's go local—how about some coconut water?" Luke points to the coconut trees lining the shore.
The trees are loaded with big, round coconuts—kinda like certain body parts Luke got a hands-on feel for last night.
These trees don't belong to anyone. Tourists can pick the coconuts if they've got the skills to get them down.
"You're gonna climb up and pick them? Come on, let's just buy some," Annie says, eyeing the trees, which are mostly over 60 feet tall.
To get a coconut, you'd need to climb about 50 feet and cut the stem with a knife.
Normally, coconut harvesters use special foot straps, and skilled workers can reach the top in nine or ten seconds.
Annie knows Luke could probably climb up and grab a few without any gear, no problem. But she wants him to take a break instead of always being on the go.
"Plenty of food comes from doing it yourself. Don't worry, I'm not climbing," Luke says with a smile, walking over to a coconut tree.
"Not climbing? You planning to chop the tree down or what?"
Luke pulls out his cardholder and pinches two metal business cards between his fingers.
Thwack!
Thwack!
With a flick of his wrist, the cards shoot out, slicing clean through the thick coconut stems.
Thud!
Thud!
Two coconuts drop to the ground, rolling to a stop at their feet.
Luke picks one up, pulls out a folding knife, and effortlessly carves a hole in it before handing it to Annie.
"Here's to a great vacation!"
"No need to wish for it—being with you already makes it great!"