Johnny Depp beams alongside co-star Rupert Grint as he makes his UK comeback at star-studded Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol London premiere

Four years after his court showdown with his ex-wife Amber Heard, Johnny Depp made his UK comeback at the Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol premiere on Monday.

The Hollywood actor, 63, dressed to impress in his signature trilby hat and red-tinted glasses as he led the stars on the red carpet of their new Christmas film at Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square in London. 

Johnny, who portrays Charles Dickens's anti-hero, Ebenezer Scrooge in the classic, posed alongside Harry Potter actor Rupert, who plays Bob Cratchit.

The film, which will drop in cinemas on November 13, also stars Sir Ian McKellen as Marley.

Johnny plays Ebenezer Scrooge, a man on the fringes of society, forced to confront his misdeeds before emerging as a changed man.

It is his first big-budget film after his reputation was tarnished following his 2022 defamation case against his ex-wife in which he was accused of abusing the actress.

Johnny won the case and was awarded $15 million in damages after six weeks of bombshell testimony at the Fairfax County Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia. 

An appearance in 2023 French language film Jeanne du Barry aside, it appeared that major studios had written him off.

But if the Pirates of the Caribbean star is now reinventing himself, the 63-year-old certainly appeared unrecognisable in character for his new role.

Dickens' classic 1843 novel centres on Scrooge, an elderly miser, who is visited on Christmas Eve by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley, and the spirits of Christmas past, present and yet to come.

Meanwhile Ellie Bamber, who plays Belle in the Christmas film, turned up the heat in a racy black plunging lace gown which featured a dramatic layered burgundy skirt. 

The actress showed off her amazing figure in the long sleeved number as she posed up a storm on the red carpet. 

Styling her auburn tresses in waves, Ellie simply accessorised with a pair of dazzling drop earrings.

Tramell Tillman, who plays the Ghost of Christmas present, dressed smart in a long black velvet jacket.

Sam Claflin looked more loved-up than ever with girlfriend Dar Zuzovsky as they cosied up for photos together. 

The actor, who portrays Fred in the film, looked smart in a white double breasted blazer which he teamed with a shirt and black trousers. 

Dar stole the show in a glamorous plunging dress as she beamed alongside Sam.  

Johnny has described reports of his life over the last few years as 'fantastically, horrifically written fiction' and has dismissed any idea that he has not been working.

'I've had about 17 comebacks, and I don't understand it because I didn't go anywhere,' he said in 2023. 'It's a bizarre mystery'.

Johnny will also star alongside Penelope Cruz in action film Day Drinker later this year. 

There are rumours he is in discussion with Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer about reprising his role as Jack Sparrow for a sixth film.

Elsewhere at the UK premiere, Minnie Driver appeared to put her terrifying car crash behind her as she returned to her first red carpet after being involved in a 'really bad' car accident in France. 

The actress, 56, was left in a neck brace as she told fans she was 'grateful to be alive' following the crash in August. 

But making her glamorous return to showbusiness, Minnie looked sensational in a navy minidress which she cinched in at the waist with a chunky black belt. 

She elevated her frame in a pair of black heels and opted for a pair of chunky drop earrings. 

Lottie Moss got into the festive spirit as she slipped into a dazzling white minidress which she paired with a matching silver clutch. 

The model, who is the half-sister of supermodel Kate Moss, put on a very leggy display in a pair of towering black stilettos.  

Meanwhile Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu cut a glamorous figure in a plunging black sequin gown. 

The reality star showed off her amazing figure in the number which she paired with towering heels and a burgundy handbag. 

Millie Mackintosh caught the eye in a bold red strapless gown which boasted daring cut outs down the front. 

Styling her blonde tresses in waves, the former Made In Chelsea star simply accessorised with a dazzling necklace. 

Jim Chapham dressed to impress in a dapper navy three-piece suit as he beamed for photos on the Christmas themed red carpet. 

Imogen Turner stunned in a black dress as she beamed for photos at the star-studded event. 

Charlie Murphy wowed in a racy black semi-sheer dress which featured a sheer lace skirt and plunging neckline. 

Ex Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova showed off her amazing figure in a dramatic red backless gown. 

The BBC star looked incredible in the number which boasted a feathered top and a semi-sheer maxi skirt.  

Robert Strange turned heads in a smart suit which he paired with a leather jacket and knee-high leather boots.