Johnny Depp Expected to Star as Scrooge in Ti West's 'Ebenezer' for November 2026 Release

Johnny Depp is in advanced talks to star as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Paramount Pictures adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol," titled "Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol," directed by Ti West and scripted by Nathaniel Halpern. Andrea Riseborough will co-star, though her role remains unspecified, and the film is set for a November 13, 2026 release. This project marks Depp's return to a major studio film since his controversial legal battles and subsequent firing from the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise. The film will portray Scrooge's supernatural journey to confront his past, present, and future, aiming to offer a fresh take on the well-known story. Meanwhile, another high-profile adaptation of the same story is in development at Warner Bros., with Willem Dafoe potentially starring as Scrooge. Depp's casting has drawn attention as a potential redemption arc following his legal controversies, with the studio backing his comeback in mainstream cinema.