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'The Year Without a Santa Claus' Deserves a Live-Action Remake
IndieWireStory by Samantha Bergeson
scrn logline
A classic Christmas TV special gets the live-action Hollywood treatment, set to debut in time for the 50th anniversary celebration.
beat sheet
- Producers are eyeing big-name talent to star in the remake, with insiders whisper-naming Chris Hemsworth and Margot Robbie as top contenders.
- The updated adaptation aims to capture the whimsical charm of the original stop-motion animation, while infusing it with a modern, star-powered twist that could make it a holiday season box office hit.
call sheet
Chris Hemsworth, Margot Robbie, Rankin/Bass, 'The Year Without a Santa Claus'