Johnny Depp looks unrecognizable in his latest look for upcoming film Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol: See pics

The film marks Johnny Depp’s first major Hollywood project following his highly publicised legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard.

• Johnny Depp stuns fans with new Ebenezer look for A Christmas Carol
• Depp plays Ebenezer Scrooge in his first major Hollywood role since legal battle
• Andrea Riseborough stars as the Ghost of Christmas Past alongside Depp

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Actor Johnny Depp’s latest look for his upcoming film Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol has left fans stunned, with many struggling to recognise him in his dramatically transformed appearance.

The film marks Johnny Depp’s first major Hollywood project following his highly publicised legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. In the new adaptation, Depp is set to portray the iconic character of Ebenezer Scrooge.

According to PEOPLE, Depp was recently spotted on the sets of Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol in full costume and makeup. The publication reported that his look is a sharp departure from his usual personal style.

This is the most perfect Ebenezer Scrooge look I've ever seen. He's going to nail it ❄️ pic.twitter.com/pRItpGWSYH

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For the role, Depp has undergone extensive makeup and prosthetic work. He was seen wearing a large blue-and-black coat layered over pyjamas, while his long salt-and-pepper hair peeked out from beneath a nightcap, as seen in the viral images from the set.

As per photos shared by People, Depp was also filmed alongside his co-star Andrea Riseborough, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past. Riseborough, 44, appeared covered in white makeup from head to toe, wearing white contact lenses and a long, flowing dress in the same ghostly hue, giving her an ethereal appearance.

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Directed by Ti West, Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol is based on Charles Dickens’ classic 1843 novel.

Johnny Depp was last seen in Waiting for the Barbarians in 2019 and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald in 2018. He has since appeared in smaller roles in Jeanne du Barry and the upcoming film Day Drinker.