Johnny Depp Lands Lead Role in “Ebenezer”
American star Johnny Depp has officially returned to major Hollywood productions with the debut trailer for «Ebenezer», a dark, fresh reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic novella «A Christmas Carol». This marks Depp’s first major Hollywood starring role since his high-profile legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard, as well as his first collaboration with horror auteur director Ti West.
The trailer introduces a grimmer, harsher version of Ebenezer Scrooge—a bitter, miserly old man haunted by Christmas spirits on a terrifying psychological journey. The clip opens with Depp being introduced as the “master of outcasts,” before Scrooge delivers the closing line: “It’s good to be back.”
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Star-Studded Cast and Dark Cinematic Vision
Directed by Ti West—known for his work on Pearl and MaXXXine—the film blends psychological horror with classical drama. The star-studded ensemble cast features:
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Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge
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Daisy Ridley as Emily Cratchit
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Sam Claflin as Fred, Scrooge’s optimistic nephew
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Andrea Riseborough as the Ghost of Christmas Past
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Ian McKellen as Marley
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Robert Grint as Bob Cratchit
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Tramell Tillman
The movie’s tagline reads: The name you know… and the story you don’t.
A New Chapter in Depp’s Career
«Ebenezer» signifies a major turning point for Depp as he pivots back to mainstream commercial cinema following independent and European projects like Minamata, Jeanne du Barry, and his directorial venture Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness. Following the premiere trailer drop and his surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, anticipation is at an all-time high.
Fans can also look forward to his upcoming action-thriller «Day Drinker», co-starring Penelope Cruz and Madelyn Cline, slated for release in 2027.
«Ebenezer» is officially set to hit theaters on November 13.
