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New Scrooge cast in Muppet Christmas Carol revival
Original: New Scrooge takes over in ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’ revival
A new production of 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' is in the works with a different actor taking on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Entertainment Weekly reports on the casting change for the revival, which follows the beloved 1992 film that originally starred Michael Caine opposite the Muppet characters. Fans of the holiday classic have long treated the original as untouchable, making any recasting a topic of debate.
Why now: News of a revival of a beloved holiday classic with a new lead is generating attention and debate among fans.
The Muppet Christmas CarolEbenezer ScroogeMichael CaineEntertainment Weekly
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- New Scrooge takes over in ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’ revival · Entertainment Weekly
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