Johnny Depp arrives in London
Johnny Depp stepped onto a snow-dusted red carpet in Leicester Square on November 9, 2026, anchoring the global premiere of his new film Ebenezer, Deadline reported.
Artificial snow fell and 1950s festive classics played as temperatures dropped outside the Odeon Luxe cinema. The actor walked the fan line and spoke with handpicked media outlets after arriving punctually for the event, according to Deadline.
Director and cast join premiere
Director Ti West accompanied the lead actor alongside co-stars Rupert Grint, Sam Claflin, Tramell Tillman, Ellie Bamber, and Robert Strong, Deadline reported. Paramount Pictures set the British cinema release for four days after the London launch, litme.events reported.
West directed the film from a screenplay written by Nathaniel Halpern, adapting Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella set in early Victorian London, according to litme.events. Production took place in London, Dublin, and The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent.
Childhood obsession drives role
Depp stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in a retelling that blends traditional holiday themes with gothic horror elements. West told Deadline that the lead actor approached him about the project after discovering the production was underway.
He was obsessed with Scrooge since when he was a little kid also which I didn’t know and so when he found about the movie he was like, ‘Alastair Sim is a huge reason why I am even an actor,’
West told Deadline.
Depp echoed that sentiment on the red carpet, telling Deadline he has known since childhood that Alastair Sim delivered the definitive portrayal of Scrooge in the 1951 cinematic adaptation.
Gothic horror meets holiday classic
Ellie Bamber, who plays Ebenezer’s long-lost love, told Deadline the project remains a family film despite its chilling atmosphere.
It’s still very Christmassy with a hint of fright,
Bamber told Deadline.
Franchise reboot rumors circulate
Rumors persist that strong box office performance for the film could clear the path for a reboot of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, allowing Depp to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow, according to Deadline. Depp is best known as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, Deadline reported.
Whether studio executives green-light the franchise return remains unconfirmed, leaving the actor’s subsequent blockbuster engagements open as audiences evaluate his return to wide distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Ebenezer have its global premiere?
The film premiered globally on November 9, 2026, at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London, according to reports from Deadline and litme.events.
Who wrote the screenplay for the film?
Nathaniel Halpern wrote the screenplay based on Charles Dickens’ original 1843 novella, as reported by litme.events.
Which actors play supporting roles alongside Johnny Depp?
Rupert Grint plays Bob Cratchit, Ian McKellen plays Jacob Marley, and Sam Claflin plays Scrooge’s nephew Fred, according to litme.events.
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