Apr
9
2026
Ian McKellen Praises Johnny on ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’ Set
Ian McKellen expressed his admiration for Johnny after working together on the set of ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.’ In an interview with Variety, McKellen described Johnny as being in ‘spankingly good form,’ noting his effervescence, humor, and seriousness. McKellen commented on the positive atmosphere during filming, stating, ‘It was a bit of a love fest, really.’ Johnny stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in this remake, marking his return to a major Hollywood role after several years. The film also features McKellen as Jacob Marley and is set to release later this year.
