Depp's Scrooge makeup revealed in new A Christmas Carol featurette
The featurette shows the prosthetic design behind Johnny Depp's elderly Ebenezer Scrooge and includes cast praise for his performance.
A special featurette for the film A Christmas Carol / The Three Ghosts was released, focusing on the character design and prosthetic makeup behind Johnny Depp's Ebenezer Scrooge, according to cinemacafe.net. The film opens in Japan on November 13.
The featurette examines how Depp was transformed into an elderly Scrooge, and includes interviews with Ian McKellen, Rupert Grint and Daisy Ridley, who praise his performance in the role.
Prosthetic makeup designer Barry Gower says Depp actively contributed ideas to the design, including where moles were placed and a longer chin.
Tramell Tillman, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Present, says he did not recognize Depp when he first saw him in full makeup.
The film adapts Charles Dickens's novel, with McKellen as Marley's ghost, Grint as Bob Cratchit, Ridley as Fred's wife and Sam Claflin as Fred. Depp previously appeared in full Scrooge makeup as a surprise at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2026.
Quick answers
When does A Christmas Carol / The Three Ghosts open in Japan?
The film opens in Japan on November 13.
Who plays Ebenezer Scrooge in the film?
Johnny Depp plays Ebenezer Scrooge, with prosthetic makeup designed by Barry Gower.
Who else is in the cast?
Ian McKellen plays Marley's ghost, Rupert Grint plays Bob Cratchit, Daisy Ridley plays Fred's wife, Sam Claflin plays Fred and Tramell Tillman plays the Ghost of Christmas Present.