After an 8-year absence, Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood with the film 'Ebenezer'

Global star Johnny Depp is preparing to return to Hollywood cinema with his new film “Ebenezer,” marking his first leading role in a major Hollywood studio production in eight years, amid widespread public anticipation for his comeback to the big screen. In the film, Depp portrays Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy, miserly man who despises Christmas celebrations, until his life changes when he is visited by three ghosts who take him on a mysterious journey through the past, present, and future, forcing him to confront his mistakes and granting him a new opportunity to change his fate. The film is adapted from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” but offers a different interpretation that blends fantasy, horror, and dark comedy, under the direction of Ti West, known for his work in horror cinema. Joining Depp in the cast are Ian McKellen, Daisy Ridley, Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, and Sam Claflin. Paramount Pictures is producing and distributing the film, which is scheduled for release in U.S. theaters on November 13. This return follows years of Depp’s absence from major Hollywood productions since his appearance in “Fantastic Beasts.”