Johnny Depp to Star as Ebenezer Scrooge in Upcoming 'A Christmas Carol' Film
TL;DR
Johnny Depp is in final negotiations to star as Ebenezer Scrooge in Paramount's upcoming adaptation of A Christmas Carol, set for release in November 2026, marking his return to a major studio role since 2018. The project will be directed by Ti West and co-star Andrea Riseborough, with competition from Robert Eggers' version starring Willem Dafoe. Depp is also exploring other projects, including a graphic novel with Ridley Scott and a potential return to Pirates of the Caribbean.
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- Johnny Depp to star in 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol' as part of Hollywood comeback Yahoo
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- Johnny Depp Lands First Big Movie Role Since Defamation Trial The Daily Beast
- EXCLUSIVE: Ti West Is Set To Direct ‘A Christmas Carol’ Film For Paramount With Johnny Depp Set To Star Nexus Point News
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