Johnny Depp sent fans into a frenzy at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday when he stepped into the shoes of Ebenezer Scrooge to promote his upcoming horror-fantasy film ‘Ebenezer’, based on Charles Dickens’ famous A Christmas Carol.The actor, who has largely stayed away from major Hollywood studio projects in recent years, delighted fans with an in-character interaction at the convention.
Johnny Depp surprises fans at Comic-Con
Dressed in a long coat, top hat and with Scrooge’s signature gruff demeanor, Depp emerged from a snow-covered fake shop with the sign “Scrooge and Marley”. His unexpected appearance quickly drew a crowd, with fans cheering him on as he playfully berated the audience. “Do you have a job? You seem like you have so much free time. Why are you here?” he told an audience member, drawing laughter from the crowd.“I can only say that you are very, very strange people. Just kidding,” the character’s iconic line said, before retreating inside.
The first trailer for Johnny Depp’s ‘Ebenezer’ is released online
Along with the surprise appearance, Paramount Pictures officially unveiled the first trailer for ‘Ebenezer’, confirming that Depp will direct the film as Ebenezer Scrooge. The studio also released the film’s first title poster and announced a November 13 theatrical release date.“The name you know. The story you don’t. @johnnydepp is Ebenezer Scrooge in #EbenezerMovie, in theaters November 13 only,” the studio wrote on its official handles.
About “Ebenezer”
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ti West, the film promises a darker, horror-infused reinterpretation of the classic 1843 novel. Set against the backdrop of Victorian London, the adaptation follows the lonely and miserable Scrooge as he is forced to confront the ghosts of Christmases past, present and to come on a chilling supernatural journey that challenges his worldview.
Cast and release date of ‘Ebenezer’
The film also boasts an all-star cast. Ian McKellen plays Jacob Marley, Andrea Riseborough portrays the Ghost of Christmas Past, Tramell Tillman plays the role of the Ghost of Christmas Present, Daisy Ridley appears as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, while Rupert Grint plays Bob Cratchit.‘Ebenezer’ hits theaters on November 13, just before Thanksgiving.