Johnny Depp surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con by appearing in character as Ebenezer Scrooge from Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol. The appearance was followed by Paramount’s debut of the film’s first trailer for director Ti West’s reimagining of the Charles Dickens classic.
Details:
• Surprise appearance: Depp remained in character throughout his Comic-Con appearance, fully transformed into Ebenezer Scrooge.
• First trailer: Paramount unveiled the film’s first trailer, offering a darker take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
• Cast: The film also stars Andrea Riseborough, Ian McKellen, Daisy Ridley, Sam Claflin and Rupert Grint.
• Release date: Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol is scheduled to open in theaters on Nov. 13.
What to watch?
Attention now turns to audience reaction to the first trailer as Paramount ramps up its marketing campaign ahead of the film’s theatrical release.
