Wikimedia Commons/Ebenezer A Christmas Caro TV Johnny Depp & Ian McKellen reunite in a new Christmas Carol. McKellen praises Depp's "spankingly good form" and the set's "love fest" atmosphere. April 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - Ebenezer A Christmas Carol is generating buzz with the upcoming performances of Johnny Depp and Ian McKellen, as the actors reunite in this new adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale. In an April 8 interview with Variety, Ian McKellen shared enthusiastic remarks about Depp's return to Hollywood, praising his remarkable energy and presence on set.