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Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood in the Christmas movie Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, distributed by Paramount under Skydance, nrc.nl reported. The film’s trailer features the actor stating it is good to be back after a career disruption following legal battles with his ex-wife, Amber Heard.
What happened to Johnny Depp’s career?
Johnny Depp’s career faced severe setbacks during the #MeToo movement after his ex-wife Amber Heard accused him of abuse, according to nrc.nl. He lost his role as the dark wizard Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts series to Mads Mikkelsen and became a pariah in the industry.
Doubts later arose regarding Heard’s credibility. In 2022, an American jury awarded Depp more than 10 million dollars in damages, as reported by nrc.nl. He subsequently opened the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in the French costume drama Jeanne du Barry playing Louis XV before securing his latest role with Paramount.
Who directed Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol?
Horror specialist Ti West directed the film, nrc.nl reported. The movie presents an energetic and traditional version of the Charles Dickens story featuring winter lighting, a warm fireplace, and numerous ghosts alongside Depp as Scrooge. Reviewers described the movie as “oké, neem ik aan” according to Robert Ortiz, while Ren Viera stated it featured “niks opvallends of unieks” and MaryAnn Johanson called it “Volledig overbodig”, nrc.nl reported.
Why are streaming platforms facing YouTube panic?
Hollywood’s primary growth story centers on whether younger stars like Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Florence Pugh, and Timothée Chalamet will join Ryan Gosling as major superstars, according to nrc.nl. Studios are increasingly focusing on YouTube stars and filmmakers who bring established audiences to the big screen.
YouTube has grown to capture 15 percent of watched television minutes in the United States, nearly matching Netflix and Disney+ combined, nrc.nl reported. This shift has sparked industry concern that Netflix might be falling behind, leading to displaced talent finding employment at YouTube’s newly opened Smosh studio in Burbank.
Is Johnny Depp's comeback important?
Johnny Depp is 63 years old and considered too old to be a leading man, nrc.nl reported. His return with Paramount, a studio under the Skydance empire, questions whether a Gen X actor's comeback matters. The article notes that Skydance carries a mountain of debt and has struggling TV channels, drawing a comparison to Scrooge’s old partner Marley, sighing under the weight of his chains.