Test audiences just don't seem to care about Johnny Depp's legal saga
A new report in Puck suggests that Ebenezer audiences—and women over 35 in particular—are embracing Depp on screen.
Johnny Depp's legal saga has clearly left a mark on his public image, with test audiences for his upcoming film Ebenezer displaying a lack of interest in the actor's legal troubles. Despite the movie receiving a solid 80 out of 100, Depp's performance outshone expectations, scoring an impressive 86. Notably, women over 35 were the most enthusiastic group, rating his character a 90.
While this is a limited sample, industry insiders are optimistic, with veteran producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Tim Burton expressing interest in bringing Depp back onto the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and in a potential collaboration, respectively. The film serves as a critical test to gauge whether audiences are ready to forgive Depp for his past transgressions, and the initial response appears to be positively inclined.
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