NYC Influencer Sophie Silva Says She Was Invited Last-Minute to Johnny Depp's Scrooge Stunt at Bryant Park Christmas Market

Sophie Silva, a New York City-based content creator and influencer who graduated from UCLA in 2024 with a degree in Global Studies, says she was invited roughly an hour before a Scrooge-related promotional event at Bryant Park's Winter Village Christmas market. The appearance featured actor Johnny Depp in full costume and character as Ebenezer Scrooge for Paramount's upcoming film *Ebenezer*.

The November 2, 2026, event was a staged publicity stunt ahead of the film's theatrical release on November 13. Depp, dressed in period attire including a top hat and cloak, remained in character while interacting with the festive setting. Pre-arranged elements of the performance included him ripping wrapping paper, throwing down Christmas trees, knocking ornaments from branches, popping balloons with his cane, scattering cookies, tearing garlands, and interrupting carolers-at one point telling them to "shut up." Contemporary reports from outlets including Entertainment Weekly, Khaleej Times, and BroadwayWorld confirmed the appearance took place at Bryant Park and that the disruptions were part of the promotional campaign for the Ti West-directed film.

Silva has described her involvement as a last-minute invitation to the event. Footage of the stunt has circulated widely online, including on YouTube and Instagram, as well as on the official "Ebenezer" social media accounts and various news platforms. The film is a supernatural reimagining of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", with Depp in the title role alongside a cast that includes Rupert Grint, Daisy Ridley, Andrea Riseborough, and Ian McKellen.

Silva, who maintains a large following across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube (often under the handle @notsophiesilva), is known for fashion content, elaborate Halloween costume series, and personal storytelling. She has lived in New York City since relocating after her UCLA graduation. Her account of the invitation and participation provides an on-the-ground perspective on the tightly coordinated promotional appearance.

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