Paramount Pictures releases the first trailer for “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol,” a dark reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic novella. The film stars Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge, presented as a grouchy, cold-hearted figure who confronts a supernatural story involving ghosts and a journey through his past, present, and future. Multiple outlets describe the movie as having horror- or ghost-story elements alongside a holiday theme, positioning it as a grittier, comedy-leaning take rather than a traditional Christmas adaptation.
The trailer and promotional material are tied to Depp’s appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, where he helps kick off the film’s early promotion. Ti West, known for horror filmmaking, directs the project. The cast is reported as including Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, and others, with Ian McKellen appearing as Jacob Marley. Reports also state the film is scheduled for a November theatrical release, with one outlet citing November 13 specifically.
Overall coverage focuses on the trailer’s tone and Depp’s performance as a new, darker Scrooge.
