Johnny Depp has injured his hand while filming Pirates of the Caribbean

Although the injury means Depp will be absent from the set for around two weeks, it will only minimally affect production as other scenes are filmed.

Johnny Depp has flown back to the US after injuring his hand during filming for 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.

The 51-year-old star, who plays Captain Jack Sparrow in the popular franchise, has been in Australia filming the eagerly-awaited new movie, but has decided to head back home because he needs to undergo surgery.