Johnny Depp surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday by appearing in costume as Ebenezer Scrooge. The actor was promoting his upcoming Paramount film 'Ebenezer,' directed by Ti West. Depp, dressed in full Scrooge regalia, appeared outside a shop called 'Scrooge and Marley' in the city's Gaslamp district around 2:30 p.m. The event was part of a stunt featuring a faux 1880s British Christmas village set up by Paramount. This marked Depp's first visit to Comic-Con since 2018, when he was promoting the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise. The 'Ebenezer' movie is set to hit theaters this November. Fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the three-time Oscar nominee, who posed for photos and interacted with the crowd. The surprise appearance generated buzz online as attendees shared images of Depp in character. Details about the film's plot remain limited, but the production has generated excitement following Depp's return to the convention scene.