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Johnny Depp mounts controversial mainstream comeback with Ebenezer as first reactions drop
The Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Johnny Depp is making a Hollywood comeback with "Ebenezer," his first major Hollywood film since his 2022 legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard involving domestic abuse allegations.
- Depp stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in this new adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic, directed by Ti West and featuring a notable cast including Rupert Grint, Daisy Ridley, and Sir Ian McKellan.
- The film premiered on November 9 with generally positive early reactions, highlighting Depp's performance and West’s direction, though some critics found the film forgettable.
- Depp's legal disputes with Heard concluded in 2022 with a settlement after a high-profile defamation trial, but his reputation and commercial viability remain under scrutiny.
- "Ebenezer" is released in cinemas on November 13 and is viewed as a key indicator of Depp's ability to regain mainstream appeal in Hollywood.
