EBENEZER Trailer: Johnny Depp Unleashes His Inner Scrooge
Depp revealed a trailer and stayed in character as Scrooge, drawing laughter with a tariff joke that many fans read as a Trump reference.
- On Thursday, Johnny Depp surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con by appearing in full costume as Ebenezer Scrooge to promote Paramount Pictures' upcoming horror-fantasy adaptation, Ebenezer.
- Directed by Ti West, the film Ebenezer offers a new take on Charles Dickens' classic novel, A Christmas Carol, scheduled for release on November 13, 2026.
- During the presentation, Depp remained in character at a Victorian-themed set, joking about "putting tariffs on the gate"—a remark audience members interpreted as a reference to President Donald Trump.
- The actor shared lighthearted moments with attendees cosplaying as his iconic roles, including Captain Jack Sparrow and Edward Scissorhands, while interacting throughout the Comic-Con venue.
- This high-profile appearance marks a return to American public events for Depp following years of legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard, with the actor focused on rebuilding his career.
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Johnny Depp marks his return to the big-screen with 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol'
Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp is making a comeback with “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol,” a new take on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, “A Christmas Carol.” Directed by Ti West, the film sees Depp plays Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man haunted by the ghosts of the past, present, and future on Christmas Eve. Recently, Johnny Depp returned to America for the first time after years of legal battles with his ex-wife, Amber Heard. He announced the…
Johnny Depp has returned to Hollywood high up playing Ebenezer Scrooge, the mythical character created by Charles Dickens, and, as usual, the actor has appeared unrecognizable. Many of Depp’s iconic roles confirm his versatility and his art for disguise. Of all his most iconic characters we have chosen the most striking. Vote for your favorite.
Johnny Depp scolded Comic-Con International attendees into Ebenezer Scrooge's character, when America's largest pop culture convention began on Thursday.
Johnny Depp Meets Edward Scissorhands at SDCC & Asks the Obvious Question
Image credit: 20th Century Fox Johnny Depp met a host of fans who cosplayed as some of his most iconic characters at the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con. The actor shared multiple fun interactions with the cosplayers, one of whom wore an Edward Scissorhands costume. Johnny Depp asks an Edward Scissorhands cosplayer how he goes to the restroom Johnny Depp surprised his fans on the streets of downtown San Diego on Thursday as they were en route to the 20…
A surprise appearance of Johnny Depp, in the role of the character, at the Comic-con in San Diego, introduced the international launch of the trailer of Scrooge and the spirits of Christmas Ti West, new adaptation of Christmas Singing by Dickens, classic of the... (ANSA)
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