Johnny Depp Surprises Comic-Con with First Trailer for Ti West's 'Ebenezer' At San Diego Comic-Con, Johnny Depp appeared in character as Ebenezer Scrooge to unveil the trailer for Ti West's upcoming film, a bold new adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, written by Nathaniel Halpern. San Diego Comic-Con was treated to one of its biggest surprises in recent years as one of Hollywood's most magnetic stars delighted the crowds at Collider's Directors on Directing Panel. Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance in character as Ebenezer Scrooge, where he officially unveiled the first trailer for director Ti West's upcoming film, Ebenezer. Lightning struck the darkened room before Scrooge himself walked out to his adoring public to show off the trailer for this year's most anticipated festive film. He generously offered the audience two handfuls of candy that he threw on the floor and said Have at it!Indeed, the tagline on the poster even states Before he was Scrooge, he was Ebenezer. The movie is written by Nathaniel Halpern, whose previous credits include Legion and Tales From the Loop, and the film is being described as a bold new twist on Charles Dickens' most famous story