Johnny Depp talks playing Ebenezer Scrooge in new film
Johnny Depp in his interview with ABS-CBN News for ‘Ebenezer.’The true spirit of the holidays, as told through Charles Dickens’ classic story “A Christmas Carol,” comes to the big screen in the film “Ebenezer,” starring Johnny Depp.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Depp talks about playing the titular character Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy but greedy and heartless businessman who treats everyone harshly.
“Nobody’s born mean. Nobody’s born angry, so it’s earned. It’s lived, and it’s earned,” Depp said.
Sam Claflin, known for starring in “The Hunger Games,” joins Depp in the film as Scrooge’s only relative.
When asked how the character’s kindness resonated with him, Claflin responded: “It’s someone who chooses love. Having hope is so integral.”
“Don’t get me wrong, we all lose hope, but I think it’s re-finding it, or at least, painting it in a different light. But choosing love always is so important, and I think more people can learn from that,” he said.
Veteran actor Ian McKellen and “Harry Potter” star Rupert Grint also join the cast.
The film is directed by Ti West, known for critically acclaimed horror films, which explains the frightening appearance of the ghosts in the movie.