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Robert Eggers Writing And Directing ‘A Christmas Carol’ For Warner Bros.; Willem Dafoe Top Choice To Star

Robert Eggers is developing a new film adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol for Warner Bros., with the part of Ebenezer Scrooge specifically written for his frequent collaborator Willem Dafoe, who is expected to lead the cast.
Eggers developed this project following his recent work on folklore and psychological horror, and the supernatural elements of the Dickens tale fit his filmmaking style.
The film recounts the story of a bitter miser visited by spirits, has seen many retellings, and features production by Chris Columbus and Elenor Columbus through Maiden Voyage.
Eggers has developed the character of Scrooge with his frequent collaborator Willem Dafoe in mind, who has appeared in Eggers’ previous three movies: Nosferatu, The Lighthouse, and The Northman.
This adaptation represents a shift for Eggers toward a hopeful, redemptive narrative, with the film scheduled to premiere on Christmas Day in 2026.

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