Ebenezer marks Johnny Depp's first major studio release in 8 years, following the box office and critical disappointment of The Fantastic Beast: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Once one of the most celebrated actors of all time, Depp's star power faded considerably. This was due to a combination of poorly received movies like The Lone Ranger and Mortdecai, and his off-screen personal struggles and a very public trial with ex-wife Amber Heard, during which he faced allegations of domestic assault.