Johnny Depp Set for Hollywood Comeback as Scrooge in Dark New Adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol'

Johnny Depp is set to make a major Hollywood return in 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol,' a dark new adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novella. The Paramount Pictures project, scheduled for release on 13th November, 2026, will follow Scrooge as he confronts the ghosts of his past, present, and future on a supernatural journey toward redemption.

Ti West directs the film, known for his work on horror hits such as 'X,' 'Pearl,' and 'MaXXXine,' with a script written by Nathaniel Halpern. Depp will star alongside Oscar nominee Andrea Riseborough, adding significant star power to the highly anticipated adaptation.

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Johnny Depp's Recent Hollywood Projects

This marks Depp's first major Hollywood studio film since 'Waiting for the Barbarians' (2019) and 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' (2018). Recently, he starred in the French biopic 'Jeanne du Barry' and directed the period drama 'Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness,' which will be released in U.S. theatres on 7th November. Depp also has an upcoming role opposite Penélope Cruz in the thriller 'Day Drinker.'

Johnny Depp's return comes after a period away from Hollywood following his high-profile defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard, which concluded in 2022. After appeals and a settlement, Depp pledged his awarded $1 million to charity.

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More on 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol' 

'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol' is one of several modern horror-tinged adaptations of Dickens' story, with Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe reportedly also working on a separate project. Depp's version promises a thrilling ghost story set in Dickens' London, blending supernatural elements with his signature dramatic intensity.

The movie is expected to hit theatres just in time for the holiday season, offering audiences a fresh, dark take on a beloved classic.

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