{"id":15499,"date":"2026-07-24T08:05:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T03:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=15499"},"modified":"2026-07-24T08:05:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T03:05:05","slug":"johnny-depp-is-nearly-unrecognizable-at-comic-con-promoting-new-movie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=15499","title":{"rendered":"Johnny Depp is nearly unrecognizable at Comic-Con promoting new movie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2026%2F07%2F135326069.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Johnny Depp stunned fans by showing up at San Diego Comic-Con Thursday <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/01\/entertainment\/hollywood-a-lister-looks-unrecognizable-on-set-of-ebenezer-a-christmas-carol-in-london\/\">dressed as Ebenezer Scrooge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cSleepy Hollow\u201d actor was pictured at the yearly extravaganza wearing a top hat and heavy overcoat while carrying a cane as he channeled the iconic miser from \u201cEbenezer: A Christmas Carol.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The nearly unrecognizable actor sported a bushy brow, patchy grey facial hair and lengthy sideburns for the surprise appearance.<\/p>\n<p>In one photo, he peered through a frost-covered windowpane, and in another, he emerged from what appeared to be a set re-creation of a snowy doorway. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Johnny Depp (seen here) surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con Thursday when he showed up in character as Ebenezer Scrooge to promote his new film, \u201cEbenezer: A Christmas Carol.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images for Paramount Pictures<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Depp (above) looked nearly unrecognizable as he emerged from a doorway in full costume and makeup. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images for Paramount Pictures<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Depp, 63, was snapped being greeted by cosplayers dressed as some of his most iconic characters from previous films \u2014 including Willy Wonka from 2005\u2019s \u201cCharlie and the Chocolate Factory\u201d, Edward Scissorhands from the titular 1990 classic and Captain Jack Sparrow from the \u201cPirates of the Caribbean\u201d franchise (2003-2017).<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere at the pop culture convention, he took the stage at the legendary Hall H as Ebenezer, carrying a candlestick burned down to a short stub.<\/p>\n<p>The trailer for the Ti West-directed film dropped Thursday online as well.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Depp (seen here) wore a top hat and heavy overcoat as he carried a cane, sporting a bushy brow, patchy facial hair and lengthy sideburns. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images for Paramount Pictures<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Depp was photographed chatting with cosplayers dressed as characters from his past movies, including Willy Wonka, Edward Scissorhands and Captain Jack Sparrow (as seen above). <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images for Paramount Pictures<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Page Six Daily\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The actor was previously photographed on the London set of the film, looking equally as unrecognizable in costume as the Charles Dickens character.<\/p>\n<p>In the February photos, Depp wore a navy blue robe and a cap covering his ears, appearing alongside co-star Andrea Riseborough \u2014 clad in head-to-toe white \u2014 who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEbenezer: A Christmas Carol\u201d also stars Ian McKellen, Daisy Ridley, Sam Claflin and Rupert Grint.<\/p>\n<p>The film is set for a Nov. 13 release.<\/p>\n<p>The role is Depp\u2019s comeback to mainstream Hollywood movies after\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2022\/06\/01\/johnny-depp-wins-defamation-trial-against-amber-heard\/\">he won a defamation case<\/a>\u00a0against ex-wife Amber Heard in 2022.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Depp also took to the stage at Hall H to promote the film (as seen here), with the movie\u2019s trailer releasing online. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images for Paramount Pictures<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The Ti West-directed film \u2014 releasing in theaters Nov. 13 \u2014 also stars Andrea Riseborough, Ian McKellen, Daisy Ridley, Sam Claflin and Rupert Grint. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images for Paramount Pictures<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He\u2019d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2019\/03\/02\/johnny-depp-goes-after-amber-heard-with-50m-defamation-suit\/\">sued Heard for $50 million<\/a>, claiming she defamed him in a<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2022\/06\/01\/the-defamatory-essay-that-cost-amber-heard-10m-after-depp-verdict\/\"> Washington Post op-ed about abuse<\/a> in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the \u201cAquaman\u201d actress\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2022\/06\/01\/johnny-depp-i-have-my-life-back-after-verdict-decided-in-amber-heard-case\/\">was ordered to pay Depp $15 million<\/a>\u00a0in \u2014 though she was also awarded $2 million for a counterclaim.<\/p>\n<p>They settled the case that year, with Heard <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2022\/12\/19\/amber-heard-to-pay-johnny-depp-1m-in-settlement\/\">agreeing to pay her ex-husband $1 million<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Heard has since relocated to Spain, where she\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/06\/22\/parents\/amber-heard-gives-rare-glimpse-of-5-year-old-daughter-oonagh-after-10k-race\/\">raising her children<\/a>: Oonagh Paige, 5, and twins Ocean and Agnes, 1.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to his legal showdown with Heard in the US, <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2020\/11\/02\/johnny-depp-loses-london-libel-case-involving-ex-amber-heard\/\">he lost a 2020 libel case against the UK Sun<\/a>, which he sued for labeling him a \u201cwife-beater\u201d in a headline based on Heard\u2019s allegations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div 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