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Sir Ian McKellen Celebrates Johnny Depp's Hollywood Comeback

4/9/2026

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Sir Ian McKellen praised Johnny Depp at the New York premiere of The Christophers, describing Depp as "effervescent, funny, irreverent, serious."
He noted camaraderie on the Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol set, where Depp plays Ebenezer Scrooge and McKellen portrays Jacob Marley.
The Christophers opens in theaters on April 10, 2026, highlighting Depp's return to major Hollywood roles after several years.

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Sir Ian McKellen praised Johnny Depp at the New York premiere of The Christophers, describing Depp as "effervescent, funny, irreverent, serious."
He noted camaraderie on the Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol set, where Depp plays Ebenezer Scrooge and McKellen portrays Jacob Marley.
The Christophers opens in theaters on April 10, 2026, highlighting Depp's return to major Hollywood roles after several years.