Variety: Johnny Depp’s ‘Ebenezer’ comeback comes with a smaller $5 million paycheck

Scrooge’s ledger has some company. Variety reports Johnny Depp earned $5 million, with bonuses tied to box-office performance promised, for “Ebenezer,” opening November 13. Production cost a reported $38 million, with roughly $50 million in marketing; Paramount declined to comment on budgets. The film is tracking for about $20 million domestically and $20 million overseas, while Regal CEO Eduardo Acuna says he’s optimistic.