Hope Media Group is set to release an all-new, four-part adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. the dramatized podcast features a star-studded cast including Sean Astin of Lord of the Rings and John Rhys-Davies of Indiana Jones.
While staying true to the original tale, this new adaptation introduces fresh elements that emphasize themes of hope, forgiveness, and redemption. Listeners will follow the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he undergoes a transformation after being visited by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
The miniseries, premiering November 16, is in partnership with Compassion International, KSBJ, and WayFM. Created by screenwriter P.G. Cuschieri and producer Mark Ramsey, the podcast will also feature original music by Kerri Roberts, with lyrics inspired by the story.
Hope Media Group CEO Joe Paulo said, “On behalf of Hope Media Group, I am incredibly proud to announce Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. This podcast experience features a star-studded cast that delivers a Hollywood quality experience to listeners of any age. We are eager to present this production in cooperation with our friends at Compassion International who share our desire to see lives transformed.”
Mark Ramsey, the podcast’s creator and director, commented, “Everyone knows the story of Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. This original adaptation by Paul Cuschieri adds new elements which bring to life more of the story’s central themes. Families have never heard the story told this way before by a cast of familiar names and voices.”
