After adapting Viking mythology and a classic vampire tale, Robert Eggers has set his sights on Charles Dickens. IndieWire has confirmed that the “Nosferatu” filmmaker is set to write and direct a new film based on Dickens’ holiday classic “ A Christmas Carol ” for Warner Bros., with his muse Willem Dafoe eyed to star.

Robert Eggers is developing a new 'Christmas Carol' Movie At Warner Bros with Willem Dafoe his top choice to star.

Robert Eggers is set to write and direct a movie adapting author Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story set at Christmas. Eggers will produce the project alongside Chris Columbus and Eleanor Columbus for Maiden Voyage.