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 night.

The Hollywood actor, 63, dressed to impress in his signature trilby hat and 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 Grint, who plays Bob Cratchit.

Meanwhile Ellie Bamber, who plays Belle in the Christmas film, appeared to upstage Johnny as she made sure all eyes were on her in a racy black plunging lace gown. 

The actress left little to the imagination in her long-sleeved Maison Valentino number, which featured a dramatic layered burgundy skirt, as she posed up a storm on the red carpet.

Ellie wore her hair in loose waves and accessorised with a pair of dazzling drop earrings.

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 as he led the stars alongside co-star Rupert Grint on the red carpet of their new Christmas film at Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square in London

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

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 abuse.

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

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

But if the Pirates of the Caribbean star is set on now reinventing himself, he certainly appeared unrecognisable in character for his new role.

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

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

And British star 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, who has worked with Johnny before on Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides in 2011.

Many other British stars descended on to Leicester Square for the premiere, including Minnie Driver, Lottie Moss and Millie Mackintosh.

Johnny has previously 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 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 British-American 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. 

Johnny portrays Charles Dickens's anti-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in the classic

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 

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

The actors coordinated in black outfits with Johnny wearing his signature trilby hat and red-tinted glasses

The film will drop in cinemas on November 13 

Johnny and Rupert were all smiles as they reunited on the red carpet 

Minnie Driver appeared to have 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, who was left in a neck brace and said she was 'grateful to be alive' following the crash in August, looked senstaional in a navy minidress which she cinched in at the waist

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 while Dar stole the show in a glamorous plunging dress

Pictured L-R Robert Strange, Rupert Grint, Charlie Murphy, director Ti West, Sam Claflin, Nathaniel Halpern, Ellie Bamber, Johnny Depp, Tramell Tillman and Henry Lloyd-Hughes

Ellie and Johnny were all smiles as they posed with their co-stars 

Fashion model Lottie Moss got into the festive spirit as she slipped into a dazzling white minidress from Karen Millen which she paired with a matching silver clutch

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

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

It is Johnny's first big-budget film in four years following a 2022 court showdown in which he was accused of abusing his ex-wife, in a case which highlighted their volatile relationship

Rupert cut a dapper figure in a black suit and tie 

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

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

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

Scottish presenter Andrea McLean looked stylish in a black velvet suit 

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

Lottie, 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 Culculoglu 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. 

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

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

British child actor Imogen Turner, who has a role in the upcoming film, wore a black dress as she beamed for photos at the star-studded event. 

Irish actress 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.  

And the Ghost of Christmas Future Robert Strange turned heads in a smart suit which he paired with a leather jacket and knee-high leather boots.  

British actor Henry Lloyd-Hughes wrapped up in a green coat at the premiere 

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

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

English actor Ralph Ineson beamed alongside his daughter Rebecca

Sports personality James Haskell was all smiles as he posed on the red carpet 

Robert Strange, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Future turned heads in a smart suit which he paired with a leather jacket and knee high leather boots

Internet personality Nina Suess stunned in a backless gold dress 

Director and actor Dexter Fletcher wrapped up in a wool coat at the London premiere 

Fashion influencer Jay Beech caught the eye in a white blazer, fur coat and cowboy hat 

Strictly star Carlos Gu looked unrecognisable with blonde long hair 

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

John and Edwards Grimes, otherwise known as Jedward, coordinated in green suits