Johnny Depp Is Teaming Up With A Great Horror Director For A Christmas Carol, But The Surprises Don’t Stop There

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Following his win in the 2022 defamation case against Amber Heard, many wondered if Johnny Depp’s career would rebound. He’s already appeared in the French film Jeanne du Barry and has another movie with Penélope Cruz coming soon. Now, he’s reportedly close to landing his biggest role since the trial: he’s in final talks to star in Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol for Paramount Pictures. The film is being directed by a well-known director and is expected to compete with a similar upcoming project.

Johnny Depp Is Starring In An Upcoming Version Of A Christmas Carol

Johnny Depp is set to star in a new film called Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, directed by Ti West, known for his popular X trilogy. Andrea Riseborough, who has been nominated for an Oscar, will also appear in the movie. The film, a fresh take on Charles Dickens’ beloved story, is scheduled to be released on November 13, 2026. The script was written by Nathaniel Halpern, who has worked on shows like Legion and Tales From The Loop.

The report didn’t explicitly state it, but most people assume Johnny Depp will play Ebenezer Scrooge. Given his past roles, it seems like a perfect fit. We’re also eager to see what director Ti West—known for his horror films—brings to this classic holiday story.

But, There’s Already A Similar Project In The Works With Willem Dafoe

What makes this project particularly interesting, aside from being Johnny Depp’s largest in several years, is the competition surrounding it. Director Robert Eggers, known for Nosferatu, announced in June that he was also working on a new adaptation of A Christmas Carol starring Willem Dafoe as Scrooge. While that film doesn’t have a release date yet, Paramount appears to be rushing to release this version, potentially putting pressure on Eggers’ film and its future prospects.

If Johnny Depp and Ti West’s take on A Christmas Carol is released before Robert Eggers’ version, it’s likely the two films will be constantly compared. Currently, Eggers is focused on a movie called Werwulf, which also stars Willem Dafoe, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Lily-Rose Depp (Johnny Depp’s daughter). Werwulf is actively being filmed and is scheduled for release on Christmas Day in 2026.

It’s common for similar movies to be made around the same time in Hollywood. For example, two films based on Frankenstein are coming out close together – one from Guillermo del Toro on Netflix and another called The Bride! directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. We’ll share updates on the upcoming A Christmas Carol movies right here on TopMob as we learn more.

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2025-10-23 22:15