Paramount Pictures has debuted the first trailer for a dark reimagining of the Charles Dickens classic, directed by Ti West and featuring Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Key facts
- •“Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol” is directed by Ti West and hits theaters on November 13.
- •The film features Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside cast members including Ian McKellen and Daisy Ridley.
- •Depp was previously replaced by Mads Mikkelsen in the “Fantastic Beasts” series in 2018.
- •Depp’s upcoming projects include the Lionsgate action-thriller “Day Drinker.”
- •The 2022 legal case between Depp and Amber Heard resulted in defamation findings against both parties.
Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol,” a dark reimagining of the Charles Dickens classic directed by Ti West. Johnny Depp stars as the title character, marking his first major Hollywood role since his 2022 legal proceedings involving Amber Heard. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 13.
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Film Details and Cast
The trailer depicts Depp’s Scrooge being haunted by spirits and interacting with townspeople in a snowy setting. Alongside Depp, the film’s cast features Andrea Riseborough, Tramell Tillman, Ian McKellen, Rupert Grint, and Daisy Ridley. Director Ti West, known for horror films such as “Pearl” and “MaXXXine,” stated that his early exposure to “A Christmas Carol” adaptations influenced his interest in the horror genre.
Depp’s Career Context
Following his departure from the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise in 2018, where he was replaced by Mads Mikkelsen, Depp appeared in international projects including “Minamata” and “Jeanne du Barry.” He also directed the indie film “Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness.” In addition to “Ebenezer,” Depp is cast in the upcoming Lionsgate action-thriller “Day Drinker” alongside Madelyn Cline and Penélope Cruz.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety.
