From Vanity Fair · Joy Press · · 1m
Johnny Depp’s 'Ebenezer' Returns to Hollywood
Depp’s Christmas Carol remake offers weak redemption after divorce trial.
In brief
Depp’s Christmas Carol remake offers weak redemption after divorce trial. Depp’s $5 million Christmas Carol film fails to redeem his career post-divorce trial. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Johnny Depp’s 'Ebenezer' Trailer
Depp’s Christmas Carol remake trailer shows him as a grumpy, redemption-seeking character.
“It’s good to be back”
Depp’s Divorce Trial
Depp filed two defamation suits after Heard accused him of abuse and addiction.
“Depp denied abusing her”
Social Media Backlash
Online campaigns targeted Heard with misogynistic memes and hashtags like #AmberHeardIsAPsychopath.
“#AmberHeardIsAPsychopath”
Depp’s Career After Trial
Depp lost his role in Fantastic Beasts but kept his $16 million salary and Dior Sauvage deal.
“Warner Bros. still paid Depp his full $16 million salary”
Ebenezer’s Production
Paramount paid Depp $5 million for Ebenezer after a $38 million production budget.
“Paramount paid Depp just $5 million”
Depp’s Performance
Depp’s Scrooge character lacks charm and uses physical comedy that clashes with the horror vibe.
“Depp’s charm does not shine through the gnarled facial prosthetics”
Depp’s Redemption Attempt
Depp’s character repeatedly screams for redemption, but the film ends with 'Bah, humbug.'
“I’m not the man I was! Allow me my redemption”
The short version
Depp’s $5 million Christmas Carol film fails to redeem his career post-divorce trial.
