# Johnny Depp Looks Unrecognizable With Long Curly Gray Hair and Mutton Chops

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-24 19:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 7.35

## Executive Summary
Johnny Depp has surprised Comic-Con attendees with an unrecognizable transformation for his upcoming R-rated adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

## Intelligence Brief
Johnny Depp appeared at Comic-Con in San Diego to promote his upcoming film 'Ebenezer'. To portray the character of Ebenezer Scrooge, Depp has adopted a new look featuring mutton chops and long, curly gray hair.


Coverage from Deadline, Yahoo, and InStyle emphasizes the physical transformation and the actor's interactions with fans, including a meeting with an Edward Scissorhands cosplayer. The Chicago Tribune and IMDb report that the project is an R-rated adaptation of the gothic classic.


Attention now turns to the release of 'Ebenezer', as IMDb reports that a new release date has been set for the film.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What film is Johnny Depp promoting?
He is promoting 'Ebenezer', an R-rated adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

### Where did the actor make his appearance?
Depp appeared at Comic-Con in San Diego.

### How has Depp's appearance changed for the role?
He is featuring long curly gray hair and mutton chops.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Thousands, Comic-Con, San Diego, Johnny Depp, Ebenezer Scrooge, Johnny Depp Looks Unrecognizable With Long Curly Gray Hair and Mutton Chops, Ebenezer A Christmas Carol, Crowd Elated, ENHYPEN, Years Later Johnny Depp's R-Rated Adaptation of Gothic Classic Sets New Release

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo | Seeing Johnny Depp Playing Scrooge While Chatting With An Edward Scissorhands Cosplayer Is Wild | 2026-07-24 15:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNb0lra1ZxUE5vcGhoRHN0aXVaUjEzQXpTeElXb0d1MElHYWJPTldrWWdJQWRjdXg5UDdaM255Mi1BLVdMUEVjN1lxRzBrLXFRTGFFckpxYko1emllM1AweF9DUE1fTjBucUU4ODg0bVFnTnVrZHZsU0NNRG5FOGc2dXNHVTctVHpZRnczakcycFU1TTZiVENoU0tvOWZ5TWI5eUlv?oc=5) |
| Chicago Tribune | Comic-Con 2026: Johnny Depp promotes ‘Ebenezer’ and ENHYPEN members meet ‘Twilight’ cast | 2026-07-24 15:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE0wS1J4d1ljMDNXTUp0bkVYVENKSkViamR4OVBzRzVEUFhHc3BzQU5rZ1daMTJIX2hEYUVuakl0SVhBaVFqZEVhSXA0ZjdtR0M5cEExZ0xHcll5UnBURjVqOG1iNkNFdmtYTEg5VUVpWVphV2VUcFRoZw?oc=5) |
| IMDb | 27 Years Later, Johnny Depp's R-Rated Adaptation of Gothic Classic Sets New Release | 2026-07-24 15:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE1LM0ZOMWN0bHBHU0dOUG05bl9MRk5jTTAtdEpEcldrLWRrSE5lUTlwakpqblJ4ekNzNFBucDJfTm1NalN1VXZqWWxpZ3VIS3MtYUNBT2Y0ckp2VWZMQklHbGNaMDNmUFk?oc=5) |
| Deadline | 'Ebenezer' Trailer: Johnny Depp Unveils At Comic-Con As Scrooge: Watch | 2026-07-24 15:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxQWkVzZU50M2xEQWZWZzBQLUV3YVJhWHVwZDhSVUhpWExSMTBzb3FyTXVpTTZLLVB1SW1FS01PQU5aWDN3UVNmRUtSYmlIOW9kUmZZbzBoN3BfU2owRjJXTUtHNWdqeE9nQUZqX2VJYTJrcTdha04ydW1LcTdsNUNWX2oyU3BEQQ?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Fans Delighted by Johnny Depp Appearance at Comic-Con | 2026-07-24 15:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQRTUyVnZrVVZ3RkpGQUF6S2wySjgwRnpZNDRVZmZwVnVlQTkzLTFUaEJaMk8weWRVemFOV1JRUDZXMUdTQTJQYWJEYkZOTjI4RElNQzhoZS1oWkFhWENWMkoyV1pJTEVYNk1vaENsbjBZUnBqVHlIM25nUmtLYm5XaExiVXVHRmVyUm9SeHhKYw?oc=5) |
| IMDb | Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol (2026) | 2026-07-24 15:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTFBGaThhZnJQWlBGSExKSEdpcG5MOGZKSXp3Uy1Dak02ekVCbE1CeXZzRXl5WWMzYXkwOTlVa3dnRktxU0FrbE1INHZZeWtJeXgzcG8zZUF6NTNoUDNYMTNGUllUNFRVZjM0aHBZLWJNcw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Thousands expected to attend Comic-Con in San Diego as Johnny Depp crashes party | 2026-07-24 15:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxPVHM0eVJvRkJ0OVA0cmZRSlJKVmI4aHNkTEZTdTVRV2ctMlVveTRwdldFNEJvX3U4Q2hic0U1dm1yVnZfSEFVOTRNaGdKR0NYbzRfNl9ZaDZXWXhmbXdkUnFYUVlTTTJBeVZYcmlTMmRlS3ZUaEltTEYzeXZHdU9pZTdLb1h1eXVIR2luUA?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Crowd Elated as Johnny Depp Appears as Ebenezer Scrooge in San Diego | 2026-07-24 15:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxQRWFlU1RLbjY2bURJODBpdFVGU2NmZklIeVpxMHVDaHRrZEN5MHFxT0dUaTZvRzVGNjE2M2FGNE85dDhHUFNSa3JhQ25WZFN5LTdxV0lVbEdpVTlQaE1JWmhGaWxPYlBpQUZPSURHSUpSUkYzVkE2SU05dzhvOEtDN2ZrTUVfZmFG?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Johnny Depp surprises Comic-Con as Ebenezer Scrooge | 2026-07-24 15:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxOcWFuLXhBTlU5REh3R1VvcHZiZldtX3hHSjFUVkFQbGZEaWxLY2NvUGttbVZMTDJ1Nk5FVElGWVY2dE1ja0ZjaG5qR2RZcHFFWDZpU2tjMDdHUnd3bkZlTXRKTS1PLVd4eUNCdTFaZzhkVnExd1ltNk0wSFE5aEdZVjgxcVY4eTVWckE?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Johnny Depp Meets Edward Scissorhands at SDCC & Asks the Obvious Question | 2026-07-24 15:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQanJHajRielUtdF93WGJxcDQ1QjU3WHRHVXNpeUdkVUlLaEk4SUlQSEZZQ2RLdXRQaHM1aVlUcEJJUW9RNmlFTk9SM0tPdXl4cHQwcVR2TUpuSGtoTE10dXN6bElWU2k5WXF3NVozZ3lSQWE2QTl2N24zWThOSFRaWjBLZjhZc2prRlh6b25kOHdpUVFRSlVxcFBWbDVRdFl6NUR2UENvdWdhVjA?oc=5) |
| The Mercury News | Johnny Depp attempts comeback tour with Comic-Con stunt | 2026-07-24 15:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTFA4MEtvVkNGaS1CMm5XSDNCOUR3Q0xlbW5iRmFZZnloYWtsRXVwbmxoRElMN0NwbEtKZEI0RTRuZGxmQ1RITXBrLV9VU3NIMGo3QmNiRW80SEVIZVlVNGtEcU54UVY5T1FxbkE4RlZJcXBhaFE2UmV3UtIBfkFVX3lxTFAxZVB1SDNyWlhIS2w1NGRQX1V2QzJaQzRzYUVPeEdab1hDMVRUNkFUUWJVekVNR2lYZENBNHlpMHlfSkM5Nk4yenFqdWZud3dzNV83cGQzci1XYThtcVhvOFg0aXBGS2NUd1VPMkRhMS16SGxzMU5raVV1d1c4dw?oc=5) |
| instyle.com | Johnny Depp Looks Unrecognizable With Long Curly Gray Hair and Mutton Chops | 2026-07-24 15:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxNSTdkOXctV0VuMUJKQUFUZ3ZoU0VsclE1LWtGdGV5aVNBNlozNTJreVo5RmtqcFZ5QnZ0VGo1bzUtOUNsVmVjM0gyMG5hN2NMR3VMVmdUS3lobDFuR1NCMnFZSmM1blRsWlZIUVBvQUpoNTBza2x6LVpzT1h4aHBRMlY1M3d0MTB3TmlLQlA2V2M?oc=5) |

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