Thread🧵 on Johnny's comeback: It was so sad that Johnny was banished from Hollywood and we couldn't see him anymore in in big films at the cinema. I loved a lot of the work he did since then especially Minamata but there was always this sadness of not seeing him in cinema. 1/6

Paramount has just been acquired by Skydance under David Ellison and they are spending big money on many different projects to expand their slate. That the new regime is willing to invest in JD is really big and shows that he is truly back to his level before all the noise.

I don’t think people realize how huge this is. Johnny Depp doing Day Drinker with Lionsgate was big — but working with Paramount on Ebenezer is another level. A major studio, massive production, and a clear vote of confidence in his Hollywood comeback.

To play Ebenezer Scrooge feels like a perfect fit for Johnny Depp — following legends like Michael Caine, Jim Carrey, Albert Finney, Guy Pearce and Patrick Stewart. You can already imagine a dark, atmospheric ghost story in the vein of Sweeney Todd or Sleepy Hollow. 🕯️👻

Johnny Depp to Star in ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Paramount in Negotiations

Two different adaptations of A Christmas Carol are coming: • Robert Eggers directing, Willem Dafoe starring. • Ti West directing, Johnny Depp starring.

To play Ebenezer Scrooge feels like a perfect fit for Johnny Depp — following legends like Michael Caine, Jim Carrey, Albert Finney, Guy Pearce and Patrick Stewart. You can already imagine a dark, atmospheric ghost story in the vein of Sweeney Todd or Sleepy Hollow. 🕯️👻

Johnny Depp has been cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in Ti West’s ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.’

Paramount has just been acquired by Skydance under David Ellison and they are spending big money on many different projects to expand their slate. That the new regime is willing to invest in JD is really big and shows that he is truly back to his level before all the noise.

I don’t think people realize how huge this is. Johnny Depp doing Day Drinker with Lionsgate was big — but working with Paramount on Ebenezer is another level. A major studio, massive production, and a clear vote of confidence in his Hollywood comeback.

In light of recent events...

Johnny Depp Returning to Big Studio Movies with New 'Christmas Carol' for Paramount

Johnny Depp is officially returning to big Hollywood studio movies as the star of Paramount Pictures' EBENEZER: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, directed by Ti West. This is the biggest boost yet to Depp's acting comeback following Lionsgate's "Day Drinker."

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🚨 Huge news: Paramount is making “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.” 🎭 Johnny Depp will play Ebenezer Scrooge, directed by Ti West (X, Pearl, MaXXXine). 🌟 Andrea Riseborough co-stars. 🖋️ Written by Nathaniel Halpern. 🎬 In theaters Nov 13, 2026. https://t.co/T3rQAhFqaZ

EXCLU: Another big move for Paramount as they have dated EBENEZER starring Johnny Depp with Ti West directing, for November 13, 2026

Johnny Depp is in final talks to star in “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol” at Paramount Pictures, with “Pearl” and “Maxxxine” filmmaker Ti West set to direct. https://t.co/N9KSn6QdPZ

Johnny Depp has been cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a new ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ film with Ti West set to direct. In theaters on November 13, 2026. (Source: Deadline)

Johnny Depp will star in a new ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ film. • Directed by Ti West (‘X’ Trilogy) • Releasing in theaters on November 13, 2026 • “In this version, thrilling ghost story set in Dickens’ London, following one man’s supernatural journey to face his past, present and

JOHNNY DEPP to star in TI WEST’s “A Christmas Carol” for Paramount Pictures. https://t.co/xBT8UM6661

Ti West to direct ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ adaptation with Johnny Depp set to star. Director of ‘X’, ‘Pearl’ and ‘MaXXXine’ (Source: https://t.co/3NJ8iyPW14)