Overview
- Depp will play Ebenezer Scrooge in Ti West’s gothic reimagining, which Paramount has scheduled to open in theaters on Nov. 13, 2026.
- The film’s credited cast includes Andrea Riseborough as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Tramell Tillman as the Ghost of Christmas Present, Ian McKellen as Jacob Marley and Rupert Grint as Bob Cratchit.
- Paramount has started promotion with a teaser and poster, and Depp made a surprise in‑character appearance at San Diego Comic‑Con that returned wide fan attention to the project.
- People reports unnamed insiders say Depp is excited, focused on location work and finds the film revitalizing, with principal photography having taken place earlier in 2026 in Dublin and London.
- The role is framed as his first major‑studio lead since 2019 and follows the high‑profile 2022 defamation trial that cost him some franchise roles, and Paramount’s reception of Ebenezer could shape his future mainstream opportunities, including a planned 2027 film, Day Drinker.