Johnny Depp Surprises Comic-Con Dressed as Ebenezer Scrooge for New Movie
The actor made an unannounced appearance in San Diego to promote his upcoming Paramount film, his first trip to the convention since 2018.
“What’s so good about it?”
Johnny Depp made an unannounced appearance at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actor arrived in full costume as Ebenezer Scrooge to promote his upcoming Paramount film, Ebenezer.
Depp's appearance was part of a marketing stunt where Paramount set up a faux British Christmas village in the city's Gaslamp district. He emerged from the installation's door to address a gathered crowd, staying in character for the entire event.
What did Johnny Depp do at Comic-Con?
Depp engaged directly with fans while remaining in his Scrooge persona.
The stunt began with Victorian carolers singing Christmas songs before Depp-as-Scrooge appeared in a mock storefront window. He later interacted with another character in period garb who asked him about fair wages, drawing only grumbles in response.
What is Depp's new movie about?
The film is a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, titled Ebenezer. Ti West directs the project, which features a notable cast including Andrea Riseborough as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Tramell Tillman as the Ghost of Christmas Present, Ian McKellen as Jacob Marley, and Rupert Grint as Bob Cratchit.
Paramount Pictures will release the movie in theaters on November 13.
Why is this Comic-Con appearance significant?
This marks Depp's first trip to the convention since July 2018, when he promoted Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. His appearance follows a period of relative absence from major Hollywood studio projects, with Ebenezer and a 2027 Lionsgate film titled Day Drinker on his upcoming slate.
Stars are known for hiding in plain sight at Comic-Con, with past incognito appearances from Bryan Cranston, Jack Black, and Henry Cavill. Depp has a history of appearing in character, having once revealed he carried his Jack Sparrow costume to make surprise visits to children's hospitals.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Johnny Depp's movie 'Ebenezer' coming out?
Paramount Pictures will release Ebenezer in theaters on November 13.
Who else is in the cast of 'Ebenezer'?
The cast includes Andrea Riseborough as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Tramell Tillman as the Ghost of Christmas Present, Ian McKellen as Jacob Marley, and Rupert Grint as Bob Cratchit.
When was Johnny Depp last at Comic-Con before this?
His last appearance at San Diego Comic-Con was in July 2018, when he promoted Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
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