‘I’m Not the Man I Was’: Johnny Depp Is Back with His Biggest Role Since His Highly Publicized Legal Battles
The Ti West film drew mixed reviews but earned an A- CinemaScore and a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- On Monday, Johnny Depp led the London global premiere of Paramount Pictures' Ebenezer at Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square, marking his first major Hollywood studio production in eight years. The gothic reimagining of A Christmas Carol arrives in theaters Friday, November 13.
- Depp's return follows an extended hiatus from major studio filmmaking after his highly publicized 2022 defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, with a prior 2020 UK libel case having left his status as a leading man uncertain.
- Director Ti West's gothic reimagining stars Depp alongside ensemble cast members Rupert Grint, Ian McKellen, and Daisy Ridley. Early critical reactions praise Depp's "lively performance" and label the film "a wickedly fun holiday treat."
- Industry observers are monitoring the film's commercial performance to gauge potential revival of Depp's iconic Pirates of the Caribbean role. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed discussions for a sixth installment are underway, contingent on script approval.
- Scheduled for 2027, Depp is slated to star in the Lionsgate thriller Day Drinker alongside Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline. The upcoming project signals his aggressive effort to rebuild his professional Hollywood slate.
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UPDATE: Johnny Depp Comeback Movie "Ebenezer" Gets Scrooged with Just $19 Million at Box Office, Among the Lowest Openings of Troubled Star's Career
Paramount took a gamble on letting “Ebenezer” be directed by Ti West. They put Johnny Depp in the hands of a less experienced director whose wife has the actually brilliant stage name of Alison Wonderland. But it hasn’t worked out. The movie has a 52% on Rotten Tomatoes among critics. Now the opening weekend box […]
Box Office: ‘Ebenezer’ Opens to Modest $19 Million, Showing Johnny Depp Is Still a Draw For the Right Price
If Johnny Depp was hoping that “Ebenezer” would mark a glorious return to mainstream movies, he may need to hold out for another vehicle. The Christmas fable, released long before Thanksgiving let alone the holidays, topped the box office with $19 million domestically and $42 million globally, a solid, but unremarkable debut. It shows that enough moviegoers are able to look past the scandals that led Hollywood to remove Depp from their call shee…
Johnny Depp is set to receive a $5 million fee for his role in the film "Ebenezer," significantly less than he would have earned in Hollywood. According to a source close to the production, he agreed to this because he believes in the project and wants to have ownership of the film. "He accepted the creative deal because he cares about the project and wanted to secure a significant share of the profits. It's not about a potential bonus, but abou…
Winnipeg Free Press
Johnny Depp film ‘Ebenezer’ gets actor first No. 1 opening in 8 years
Johnny Depp is back at the top of the box office with his first studio movie in eight years, and since fallout from a contentious libel trial against ex-wife Amber Heard left his future in Hollywood in jeopardy.
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