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Robert Eggers to Adapt 'A Christmas Carol' with Dafoe

6/12/2025

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Robert Eggers is diving into the world of classic literature with his upcoming adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" for Warner Bros. He envisions Willem Dafoe stepping into the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Fresh off the success of "Nosferatu," which raked in $181 million, Eggers is set to weave his signature supernatural flair into this timeless tale.

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Robert Eggers is diving into the world of classic literature with his upcoming adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" for Warner Bros. He envisions Willem Dafoe stepping into the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Fresh off the success of "Nosferatu," which raked in $181 million, Eggers is set to weave his signature supernatural flair into this timeless tale.