In 2022, a verdict was announced in the Depp Vs. Heard defamation trial. After back-and-forth allegations made in court, Johnny Depp was awarded more than $10 million while Amber Heard was awarded $2 million. Since then, the actor hasn't been in a major Hollywood movie, but that's changing this year. So, now, a source is sharing claims about how Depp is feeling as he promotes his new film.While the trial was going on, Johnny Depp was let go from the Fantastic Beasts films and reportedly dropped from the potential Pirates of the Caribbean reboot. However, the actor is making his big Hollywood return in “Ba, humbug” fashion by starring in Ti West’s Ebenezer movie.To get folks excited about his 2026 movie release, the Sleepy Hollow actor showed up at San Diego Comic-Con to interact with people while in character as Scrooge. As for how Depp allegedly felt about his transformative performance at the event, a source told People that the nostalgic moment was reportedly “revitalizing for him”:He had a blast. He’s back in a character role, which he loves. He really comes to life when he’s in those characters — they’re in his DNA.The Academy Award nominee’s talent speaks for itself, not only in his best roles but even in bringing these characters to life when the cameras are off. Depp once made a random visit to schools while dressed as Jack Sparrow and also surprised tourists at Disneyland dressed as Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Hatter. So, this transformative Comic-Con moment was very on-brand for him. Even though Johnny Depp has done projects since the trial ended, like Jeanne du Barry, Modì, and Three Days on the Wing of Madness, Ebenezer will be his first major studio film in seven years. Another source made claims to the publication about what a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” this reportedly feels like for Depp: He’s been very excited to film Ebenezer. It’s a very special project for him.I can imagine how “excited” the Pirates of the Caribbean actor allegedly is. The first look of the upcoming Christmas flick showed Depp completely “unrecognizable,” looking 20 years older in Victorian garb. With the Golden Globe winner returning to his transformative acting roots, it makes sense why the source claimed that he is “doing well” and “very focused on work.”Not only does Johnny Depp have Ebenezer under his belt, but he plans to look like a different person yet again in the 2027 release, Day Drinker. This movie will be directed by Mark Webb, and it's about a private-yacht bartender who meets a mysterious day drinker onboard. With two dramatically different roles for Depp to add to his filmography, I'm sure fans will be ready to see the versatile actor's signature trademark of absorbing his characters and wowing us with his performances.According to inside sources, Johnny Depp is reportedly “happy” and “entering a new chapter” while promoting his title role in Ebenezer. After spending years outside of the spotlight, it’ll be nice to see the Sweeney Todd actor show his fans he’s still got it. Make sure to watch Depp portray Ebenezer Scrooge when the Ti West flick hits theaters on November 13.