Johnny Depp brought Ebenezer Scrooge to life in New York City with a surprise appearance at Bryant Park. The actor stepped into character for a promotional event ahead of the upcoming film Ebenezer.
Dressed as the famously miserly Christmas character, Depp brought his dislike of the holiday season to unsuspecting New Yorkers. His appearance offered a playful preview of the film’s darker take on Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.
With holiday decorations already appearing across the city, Depp’s Scrooge set out to remind everyone that it was too early for Christmas celebrations.
Johnny Depp disrupts holiday cheer at Bryant Park
During the appearance, Depp encountered a bell-ringing Santa charity worker and a festive gift-wrapping station. He then turned his attention to the holiday decorations.
In character, he tore down garlands, kicked aside nutcrackers and Christmas gnomes, and toppled a Christmas tree.
The surprise stunt brought the character’s famous resistance to Christmas into a real-world setting. Paramount Pictures shared images and footage from the New York appearance as part of the film’s promotional campaign.
Johnny Depp stars in a new take on Ebenezer Scrooge
In Ebenezer, Depp plays the famously unpleasant character in a supernatural reimagining of Dickens’ iconic ghost story.
The film follows Scrooge on Christmas Eve as he encounters his past, present and future. The supernatural journey forces him to confront his life and the fate awaiting him.
Directed by Ti West, the movie features a screenplay by Nathaniel Halpern. Its cast also includes Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti and Ellie Bamber.
Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen also appear in the film.
When does ‘Ebenezer’ arrive in theaters?
Ebenezer is scheduled to open in theaters on November 13, 2026. The release will include Dolby Cinema, 4DX, D-BOX and other premium large-format screenings.
Paramount Pictures presents the film in association with Domain Entertainment and Black Label Media. Emma Watts serves as producer, while Ti West is among the executive producers.
The movie has received a PG-13 rating for frightening material.
With Depp taking on one of literature’s most recognizable Christmas characters, Ebenezer offers a different approach to the familiar holiday story.
Fans can access the official press materials through Paramount Pictures’ media portal.
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