A Hollywood heartthrob who was previously named Sexiest Man Alive twice looked unrecognizable as he made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con this week.
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Hollywood Star Shocks Fans with Unrecognizable Look!
A Hollywood heartthrob who was previously named Sexiest Man Alive twice looked unrecognizable as he made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con this week....
, 63, shocked onlookers on Thursday as he stepped out to promote the upcoming movie Ebenezer: A Carol, which hits theaters later this year on November 13.
A mock storefront was built in the middle of the iconic Gaslamp district in San Diego and was covered in fake snow for the event.
A large crowd had gathered at the small set before Depp emerged from a door as carolers sang beloved Christmas songs.
The actor donned Victorian-era clothing which included a long blue overcoat as well as a black top hat.
He maintained a grouchy demeanor as he stayed in character, despite fans sending love to the star during the special moment, per a video shared by Deadline.
Johnny Depp, 63, looked unrecognizable as he made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con this week
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The actor rocked a grey wig and top hat
Depp, who has been named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2003 and 2009, looked worlds away from his usual suave red carpet look; seen in December 2025
One called out, 'Good day to you, Mr. Scrooge,' which prompted Depp to reply, 'What's so good about it?'
At one point, the Pirates Of The Caribbean actor questioned why there were people gathered outside of the store in another clip obtained by the outlet.
Back in April, McKellen recalled working alongside Depp on set of the forthcoming Christmas fantasy film; McKellen seen in April in NYC
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Grint also expressed that, 'It feels very faithful, but it has Ti's signature on it, and Johnny's amazing. He's doing some really interesting things'; Depp seen in 2025 in Paris
'It's obviously a story that everyone knows, and there've been lots of adaptations in the past, and this just feels very different.'
He expressed that, 'It feels very faithful, but it has Ti's signature on it, and Johnny's amazing. He's doing some really interesting things.'
Depp has slowly been
Following a highly-publicized trial, Heard was ordered to pay Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $350,000 in punitive damages.
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She was also awarded $2 million in compensatory damages for her countersuit against the actor.
Depp took on a leading role in the 2023 historical drama Jeanne de Barry, which had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
Depp has slowly been returning to the spotlight and the big screen following his 2022 defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard; seen in 2015 in Toronto
Depp took on a leading role in the 2023 historical drama Jeanne de Barry, which had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival (seen above)
The following year, he stepped behind the camera to direct and produce the 2024 biographical film Modi, Three Days On The Wing Of Madness.
Aside from Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, Depp has also taken on a major role in the upcoming action thriller Day Drinker which is set to release in 2027.
He joins other cast members such as Penelope Cruz and Madelyn Cline.
Last year, Lionsgate dropped a first look at Depp in character for the project as he sported silver hair, a bushy gray beard and blue contacts.
