Paramount releases 'Ebenezer' after Depp's first major Hollywood appearance in six years
The film, a dark comedy adaptation of Charles Dickens' novella, opens in theaters on Nov. 13 following a series of press screenings in New York and London.
By Christopher Singh ·
Paramount Pictures will release the film 'Ebenezer' in theaters worldwide on Nov. 13, marking the first mainstream Hollywood feature appearance for Johnny Depp since 2020. The studio held press screenings in New York and London in the days leading up to the release, allowing attendees to post brief reactions on social media ahead of the official critical consensus.
The film's world premiere took place at the Whitby Hotel in New York City on Nov. 1. A London premiere followed on Monday night in Leicester Square. While full critical reviews are scheduled to drop on Nov. 12, early social media posts have already begun circulating following the controlled screenings.
'Ebenezer' is a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella 'A Christmas Carol.' Directed by Ti West, the film presents a black comedy interpretation of the story. Set in Victorian London, the plot follows Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Depp, as a miserly businessman who harbors a strong hatred for the holiday season. The character undertakes a redemption journey after being visited by three spirits.
The screenplay was written by Nathaniel Halpern. The cast includes Tramell Tillman, Ian McKellen, Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, and Henry Lloyd-Hughes. West is also known for the 'X' trilogy and films such as 'The Innkeepers' and 'In a Valley of Violence.'
The production represents a notable return for Depp after the legal disputes stemming from his divorce from Amber Heard. Since 2020, the actor has appeared in the 2023 French film 'Jeanne du Barry' and served as director and producer for the 2024 Italian biopic 'Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness.'
Following the release of 'Ebenezer,' Depp is scheduled to star in the supernatural thriller 'Day Drinker,' a Lionsgate production set for 2027.
The film is currently in post-production marketing phases, with the global theatrical rollout beginning in four days.
