Johnny Depp's Wild Scrooge in Ebenezer

0:00On April 17th, Johnny Depp just dropped the first look at his wild take on Scrooge in the upcoming flick, Evanezer, a Christmas Carol. At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, he and Paramount showed footage of this fresh spin on Charles Dickens' classic tale from 1843. Directed by horror Maestro Thai West, the movie hits theaters on November 13th, 2026. The trailer highlights Depp's insane makeover, rocking heavy prosthetics, grimy mutton chops, greasy gray hair, and yellow teeth. It mixes spooky vibes from Scrooge's ghostly visits with some solid comic flair, making this Scrooge feel totally new. Depp opened up on stage by his lifelong obsession with the story, calling it an extraordinary privilege to step in. He admitted feeling intimidated by Alistair Sim's legendary 1951 performance, but figured that was no reason not to try something bold. This marks Depp's first big studio gig since his legal battles wrapped in 2022. The cast brings heavy hitters like Daisy Ridley, Sam Claflin, and Ellie Bamber,

1:03with a script from the annual Halpern and production by Emma Watts. Depp gave major props to West's unique vision, saying he was mostly there for the laughs. Fans of Dickens and Depp alike will be watching close as this twisted holiday story builds hype toward its release. Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending. I'm Corey with the story.