Johnny Depp Surprises Comic-Con Attendees on Streets of San Diego
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con dressed as Ebenezer Scrooge from his upcoming film "Ebenezer," marking his Hollywood comeback after nearly a decade away from major studio projects.
- Depp debuted the trailer for "Ebenezer" during an unrelated panel in Hall H, opening with the line, "It’s good to be back," referencing his return to mainstream cinema.
- This appearance is Depp's first at Comic-Con since 2018, following his departure from the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise after a legal dispute with ex-wife Amber Heard.
- "Ebenezer," directed by Ti West and featuring a notable cast including Andrea Riseborough, Ian McKellen, and Rupert Grint, is set for release on November 13, with Depp also slated to star in the 2027 Lionsgate film "Day Drinker."
- Depp’s unannounced presence at Comic-Con continues the tradition of celebrities attending incognito, similar to past appearances by Bryan Cranston, Jack Black, and Henry Cavill.
