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Netflix has released both first-look images and casting details for its animated feature Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, which lands on the streamer this\u00a0December 2022<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Luke Evans will voice Adult Scrooge, while Oscar-winner Olivia Colman will voice a character named \u2018Past\u2019, presumably the Ghost of Christmas Past (both pictured above).<\/p>\n Based on Charles Dickens\u2019 timeless tale, the Netflix<\/a> film promises to be a \u201csupernatural, time-travelling, musical adaptation\u201d.<\/p>\n Directed by Stephen Donnelly, \u201cCharles Dickens\u2019 ageless legend is reborn in this supernatural, time-travelling, musical adaptation of the definitive Christmas story.<\/p>\n \u201cWith his very soul on the line, Scrooge has but one Christmas Eve left to face his past and build a better future,\u201d according to the official synopsis.<\/p> Other cast members include Jessie Buckley (who voices Isabel Fezziwig), Johnny Flynn (voices Bob Cratchit), Fra Fee (voices Harry Huffam), Giles Terera (voices Tom Jenkins), Trevor Dion Nicholas (voices Present), James Cosmo (voices Mr Fezziwig), and Jonathan Pryce (voices Jacob Marley).<\/p>\n Director Stephen Donnelly has teased that there will be \u201cmore than enough\u2026 surprises\u201d to keep Dickens fan \u201con the edge of their seats\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been a fascinating challenge to adapt such a beloved and often-told story. I think this version will give those who know A Christmas Carol all the things they expect, but not as they\u2019ve experienced them before,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are more than enough psychedelic, time-travelling and musical surprises to keep those familiar with the story on the edge of their seats, while the authentic essence of Dickens has been retained for those coming completely fresh to the classic tale.\u201d<\/p>\n He concluded: \u201cI can\u2019t wait to share this new version of A Christmas Carol with the world and sincerely hope audiences embrace it this year and for many to come.\u201d<\/p>\n Looking for something else to watch? Check out our guides to the best series on Netflix<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0best movies on Netflix<\/a>, or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013 subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a> with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Flora Carr Published: Wednesday, 20 July 2022 at 12:00 am Netflix has released both first-look images and casting details for its animated feature Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, which lands on the streamer this\u00a0December 2022. 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