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Johnny Depp's Comeback: Paramount Greenlights New 'Christmas Carol' Adaptation
23 Oct
Summary
- Johnny Depp's biggest project since defamation lawsuit
- Paramount to adapt Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'
- Horror director Ti West attached to helm the film
Paramount Pictures, under the leadership of David Ellison, is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire a new take on Charles Dickens' oft-adapted 'A Christmas Carol.' The film, titled 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol,' will be directed by Ti West, the acclaimed horror filmmaker behind 'X,' 'Pearl,' and 'MaXXXine.'
In a surprising move, the project will mark the return of Johnny Depp to the big screen in a major role. Depp has been largely absent from Hollywood since a highly publicized and contentious defamation lawsuit with his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The new Dickens adaptation is set to be Depp's biggest project since the legal battle.
Joining Depp in the cast is Andrea Riseborough, who is also attached to the film. The script has been written by Nathaniel Halpern, and Emma Watts, who previously ran Paramount's film division, is set to produce.
Paramount is aiming to release 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol' on November 13, 2026, positioning it as a potential holiday blockbuster. The studio's decision to greenlight this project marks a significant comeback for Depp and a bold move to adapt a classic tale with a unique horror-infused twist.
