Johnny Depp Transforms for 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol' Trailer

Paramount Pictures and director Ti West released the first trailer for 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol' on an unspecified date in late 2024 or early 2025, showcasing Johnny Depp in a significant physical transformation as Ebenezer Scrooge. The film, scripted by Nathaniel Halpern, adapts Charles Dickens' 1843 novella with a horror-driven approach, emphasizing the psychological ghost story elements. Depp's portrayal features extensive facial prosthetics, weathered makeup, and long gray hair, projecting a sinister demeanor as he interacts with characters and spectral figures in a dark Victorian London setting.

Ti West, known for horror films such as 'X' and 'Pearl', applies his characteristic stylized dread to the production, depicting the iconic Christmas apparitions as intricate and terrifying entities. The ensemble cast supporting Depp includes Sir Ian McKellen as Jacob Marley, Rupert Grint as Bob Cratchit, Andrea Riseborough, Tramell Tillman, and Robert Strange, who will portray the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Sam Claflin and Daisy Ridley also feature in the film.

'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol' is scheduled for an exclusive theatrical release on November 13, 2026, distributed by Paramount Pictures. The trailer's debut signals the film's progression towards its release date, highlighting the dark and unsettling tone intended for this adaptation of the classic tale.