Johnny Depp Makes Surprise Comic-Con Appearance as Ebenezer Scrooge
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con dressed as Ebenezer Scrooge to promote the upcoming Paramount film "Ebenezer," directed by Ti West, which premieres in theaters on November 13.
- Depp engaged fans outside a shop called “Scrooge and Marley” with a performance in character, interacting with the crowd through humorous skits and dialogue while dressed in Scrooge’s iconic costume.
- The film "Ebenezer" features a star-studded cast including Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, and Ian McKellen, marking Depp’s return to major filmmaking after recent personal and legal challenges.
- Depp also appeared at Hall H during Comic-Con to help debut the film’s trailer, maintaining his Scrooge persona and entertaining the audience with a theatrical presentation and candy giveaway.
- Depp expressed a long-standing passion for the character of Scrooge, calling the role an extraordinary privilege and sharing that he has been obsessed with the tale since childhood.
