Johnny Depp has brought Ebenezer to New York. The actor channels Scrooge’s hatred of Christmas to the NY streets in a new series of videos and images. Dressed as the iconic character, Depp made a surprise appearance at Bryant Park, where he disrupted the early holiday celebrations.
In a clip shared by the official Ebenezer X account, Depp’s Scrooge is standing in front of a choir who are singing Christmas carols. He then interrupts them by yelling, “Shut up!” and staying in character throughout the appearance. The actor also disrupted many other activities.
In another video, Santa Claus told the character, “You’re not a nice person.” This was then followed by a woman serving Scrooge free cookies. However, Depp’s character picked up the cookies and began tossing them on the ground. Apart from these stunts, the character also tore down garlands, kicked aside nutcrackers and Christmas gnomes, and toppled a Christmas tree.
Johnny Depp steps into the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge for a festive new project
Depp’s appearance at Bryant Park is part of the promotional campaign for his upcoming movie. This film is a supernatural reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story. Depp stars as Ebenezer, a miserly businessman who dislikes the holiday season.
Ebenezer is directed by Ti West and written by Nathaniel Halpern. The official synopsis reads, “On one unforgettable Christmas Eve, Ebenezer collides with his past, present, and future on a supernatural journey that will decide his ultimate fate. If you think you know his story, think again.”
The upcoming movie also stars Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, Tramell Tillman, and Ian McKellen. Emma Watts served as the producer.
Ebenezer is scheduled to release in theaters on November 13, 2026. Tickets can be purchased online on the official website ahead of its theatrical release.
