US EditionJohnny Depp returns to major studios with Ti West’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ remake
- On Thursday, October 23, 2025, Paramount Pictures is in negotiations to acquire Ti West's Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol starring Johnny Depp, with Nathaniel Halpern writing and a Nov. 13, 2026 release date.
- After multi-year legal fights tied to his split from Amber Heard, Johnny Depp was ostracized and lost roles such as in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, shifting to non-U.S. projects like Jeanne du Barry.
- The project is billed as a thrilling ghost story set in Dickens' London, starring Andrea Riseborough and produced by Emma Watts with Stephen Deuters and Jason Forman executive producing.
- Once among the world's most beloved stars, Johnny Depp's extensive press coverage appeared to damage his box-office bankability despite credits like The Pirates of the Caribbean and Alice in Wonderland.
- Under new leadership at Paramount Pictures, the studio is finalizing talks to pick up the movie, which shot earlier this year and is expected in 2026.
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Johnny Depp to star as Scrooge in 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol' movie directed by Ti West
The film marks Depp's first project from a major American studio since his controversial defamation trial with his ex-wife Amber Heard.Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Johnny Depp at Paris Fashion Week 2025Key pointsJohnny Depp is attached to play Ebenezer Scrooge in Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.The movie will be directed by horror filmmaker Ti West (X, Pearl).Andrea Riseborough is also attached to costar in an undisclosed role.Johnny Depp is mounting a…
Johnny Depp to Star in ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Paramount in Negotiations for Ti West Adaptation
Paramount is in negotiations to acquire a new take on Charles Dicken’s “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol,” starring Johnny Depp. Ti West is attached to direct. Andrea Riseborough is also attached to star in the project. Nathaniel Halpern wrote the script. The official logline for the project is as follows: A thrilling ghost story set in Dickens’ London, following one man’s supernatural journey to face his past, present and future and fight for a seco…
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