Johnny Depp becomes unrecognizable on set of 'A Christmas Carol'

The actor appeared on set in the guise of an aged Scrooge, radically changing his look for a new film adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.

Apr 18, 2026

Johnny Depp is seen on set wearing aging prosthetics for his new film role.
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Johnny Depp has drastically altered his appearance for a role in a new film adaptation of Charles Dickens«s classic story. To transform into Ebenezer Scrooge, the actor used makeup that makes him look about twenty years older. The first images from the set, taken in late January, have already appeared online.

Depp films scenes on a London set, completely transformed for his part as Ebenezer Scrooge.
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The usually elegant actor appears aged and haggard in the photos. Filming for the movie, under the working title «Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol,» is currently taking place in London.

A portrait of actor Johnny Depp shows him in standard appearance, contrasting his on-set look.
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This project will be Depp«s first major Hollywood role since the 2019 film »Waiting for the Barbarians.« Recently, he has been working on smaller-scale projects. According to media reports, the actor began appearing less frequently in major productions after his legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. During that process, the actress was reportedly found liable in a defamation lawsuit related to her 2018 publication.