FilmRise will be shining a new light on A Christmas Carol with A Christmas Karen, an all-new holiday movie coming to VOD on Nov. 18. Starring Michele Simms (“Oversharing Mom” in the Carvana TV ads), the film introduces a “Karen” whose ways are changed when she encounters three holiday spirits. You can get a sneak peek at the movie by watching the trailer below.
A Christmas Karen is co-directed by Renaissance Entertainment co-founder Jon Binkowski (CHARACTERz) and Lisa Enos Smith (Because of Charley); the two are renowned theme park attraction creators for Universal, Disney, and other high-profile clients. Binkowski is also producing the film while Smith executive produces. Along with Simms, the film stars Meghan Colleen Moroney as Jackie, Ashley Jones as Robin, Rolin Alexis as Gary - Ghost of Past, Leyla Lawrence as Joy - Ghost of Present, and Lee Karlinsky as Damon - Ghost of Future.
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The official synopsis for Christmas Karen reads:
A Christmas Karen Reimagines A Christmas Carol
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This film is one of many adaptations to be made based on the original story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It’s not even the only one that’s coming out soon, as Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell are co-starring in another movie based on the story called Spirited. But what A Christmas Karen brings to the table is having three ghosts pay visits to an entitled middle-aged white woman, someone often referred to these days as a “Karen.”
“We look forward to sharing this clever, comedic twist on Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol with streaming audiences everywhere. This film represents the type of lighthearted, feel good, funny entertainment we are looking for as we approach the holiday season," Max Einhorn, SVP of Acquisitions & Co-Productions for FilmRise, said when the movie’s rights were acquired.
A Christmas Karen arrives on VOD on Nov. 18, 2022. You can find out more about the film by visiting its official website.
