Paramount Expands Cast for Depp's Christmas Carol Film

Paramount Pictures has expanded the cast for its upcoming adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novella "A Christmas Carol," with actors Rupert Grint, Daisy Ridley, Sam Claflin, Charlie Murphy, Arthur Conti, and Ellie Bamber joining Johnny Depp in the titular role of Ebenezer Scrooge. The film, directed by Ti West and titled "Ebenezer A Christmas Carol," is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 13, 2026.

The announcement, reported by industry sources, builds on earlier confirmations that Andrea Riseborough, Ian McKellen, and Tramell Tillman will also star in the project. Grint, known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, is expected to portray Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's underpaid and devoted employee. Tillman is reportedly set to play the Ghost of Christmas Present, while Riseborough will take on the Ghost of Christmas Past and McKellen the role of Jacob Marley, Scrooge's deceased business partner. Specific characters for Ridley, Claflin, Murphy, Conti, and Bamber remain undisclosed.

Ti West, who recently completed his horror trilogy with "X," "Pearl," and "MaXXXine," will helm the film from a screenplay by Nathaniel Halpern. Producers describe the...