Ti West to Direct Paramount's A Christmas Carol Starring Johnny Depp: A Modern Take on a Timeless Classic
Ti West is reportedly working on a new project for Paramount Pictures, a film adaptation of A Christmas Carol, with Johnny Depp slated to play the lead role of Ebenezer Scrooge. The script for the film was penned by Nathaniel Halpern, known for his work on Legion and Tales from the Loop. The project has been in development at Paramount for some time, with casting for the remaining roles already in progress. Ti West is recognized for his work on the X trilogy, as well as other films like The Roost, The Innkeepers, and Valley of Violence. Johnny Depp, known for his roles in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and other iconic films, will be making his return to studio films with this project. A Christmas Carol, originally written by Charles Dickens in 1843, tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation after being visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. The timeless tale has been adapted into various forms of media over the years, with the upcoming adaptation set to begin production in early 2026.