Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood with $5m role in ‘Ebenezer’

Johnny Depp is preparing for a major Hollywood comeback with ‘Ebenezer’, a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’, in which he plays the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge.

The film marks his first major studio role in nearly eight years, with the actor reportedly earning
$5 million for the project. Directed by Ti West, known for his ‘X’ horror trilogy, the film is scheduled to open on November 13.

It is expected to earn around $20 million domestically during its opening weekend, with a similar amount anticipated from 63 international markets.