Johnny Depp is set to star in Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol. Paramount is in final negotiations to board the film.

Andrea Riseborough is also set to star.

Ti West (X trilogy) will direct from a script by Nathaniel Halpern.

In this version, a thrilling ghost story set in Dickens’ London, following one man’s supernatural journey to face his past, present and future and fight for a second chance.

Emma Watts will produce, with Stephen Deuters and Jason Forman to executive produce.

Paramount has a planned release for November 13, 2026.

Deadline first reported on the development.