A couple hundred screaming fans of all ages stood behind a barricade Thursday night, some for several hours, in the hopes of catching a glimpse, handshake or photo of actor Johnny Depp at Heeia Kea Pier in Kaneohe, where a film crew has been shooting "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" for two weeks.

They were rewarded for their devotion when, at about 10 p.m., the Oscar-nominated star made his way in costume as Capt. Jack Sparrow to the set — a vessel built to resemble Blackbeard’s ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge. Depp thrilled bystanders by walking close to the crowd and acknowledging their cheers, reaching for outstretched hands and stopping once or twice to say something to children.

Once Depp was out of sight, fans were shooed away so that filming could begin without noise or distractions.

It may have been the best chance for gawkers to see the star, as filming at Heeia Kea reportedly has wrapped.