Johnny Depp is making headlines with his latest role as Ebenezer Scrooge in the newly released “Ebenezer” trailer. Fans expressed enthusiastic support for the actor’s transformation, though the marketing of the film has sparked debate among viewers.
Despite repeating the classic narrative, the trailer’s tagline suggesting audiences “think again” left some puzzled. “From the trailer I can confirm, it’s still the same story,” remarked one user on X. “It’s the same as Scrooge, and Muppets Christmas Carol. So don’t worry about having to think again, you really don’t.” Another questioned, “Why is the tagline ‘Think you know his story? Think again.’ when every single thing in the trailers is faithful to Dickens? That is his story and we all know it. This might be a good version, but why is it being marketed as revisionist? What story do you think we think we know?”
Johnny Depp transformed into Scrooge for the upcoming film “Ebenezer.” (Daniel Knighton/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Despite some skepticism over the film’s marketing, many are eager to see Depp’s take on this enduring Christmas tale. A fan commented, “So many have done this story and I still will watch it.”
“Ebenezer” marks Depp’s return to major Hollywood studio films. His last big-screen appearance was in the 2023 French historical drama “Jeanne du Barry.” He later directed “Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness” and is set to star opposite Penélope Cruz in the upcoming thriller “Day Drinker.”
Johnny Depp is also set to star in “Day Drinker.” (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Fans see Depp’s latest projects as a sign of his re-emergence in Hollywood. “This looks so awesome, I’m glad Johnny Depp is back in action,” one user expressed. “Depp is back at the top of his game!” another added. Some even speculate he could earn an Oscar for his portrayal of Scrooge.
Johnny Depp is seen attending a screening of his show “21 Jump Street.” (Barry King/WireImage)
Depp began his film career in 1984 with “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and rose to fame as Tom Hanson in “21 Jump Street.” His career trajectory changed with Tim Burton’s “Edward Scissorhands” in 1990. His role as Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean” turned the film into a blockbuster franchise, earning Depp his first Academy Award nomination. He received two more Oscar nominations for “Finding Neverland” and “Sweeney Todd” and won a Golden Globe for the latter.
Johnny Depp’s career was affected by his highly publicized legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. (Getty Images)
Despite success, Depp faced turbulence in his career. A series of box-office failures and personal issues, including a publicized legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard, affected him. In 2020, Depp lost a U.K. libel case against The Sun and later faced a defamation trial in Virginia. A jury concluded Heard defamed Depp.
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