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McKellen Raves: I Fell in Love With Johnny Depp
9 Apr
Summary
- Sir Ian McKellen expresses deep admiration for Johnny Depp.
- McKellen calls Depp 'effervescent, funny, irreverent, serious'.
- Depp returns to major Hollywood roles after recent legal battles.
Sir Ian McKellen revealed he developed a strong admiration for Johnny Depp while collaborating on the upcoming film "Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol." McKellen described Depp as effervescent, funny, and obliging, contributing to a warm and collaborative atmosphere on set. He stated, "I fell in love with him."
Depp's role as Ebenezer Scrooge in this adaptation signifies his first substantial Hollywood appearance in nearly eight years. His recent career path included several independent films released overseas, such as "Minamata" and "Jeanne du Barry," after a widely publicized libel case in 2020 and a subsequent U.S. defamation trial in 2022.
The film, a reimagining by Ti West, also features Rupert Grint as Bob Cratchit and McKellen himself as Jacob Marley. McKellen noted his own role as a ghost was brief but rewarding, lasting only six days.
McKellen is currently promoting "The Christophers," a dark comedy by Steven Soderbergh, where he plays a painter facing mortality and the expectations of his children regarding his artwork. He reflected on aging and the certainty of death, finding joy in his current roles and career.
