: Kristoffer Polaha’s performance as both Jake and Scrooge received praise for its emotional range.

She reaches out to her former high school classmate (Kristoffer Polaha), who is now a major Hollywood action star. Jake agrees to play Scrooge, hoping to prove his dramatic acting chops for a serious upcoming role that would honor his late mother's memory. As they rehearse, the two rediscover their passion for performance and their old feelings for each other. 🎬 Key Production Details Lead Cast : Brooke D'Orsay and Kristoffer Polaha . Director : Paul Ziller . Release Date : December 10, 2021.

: While not a direct adaptation of a Dickens book, the movie features a "play within a play" where the characters perform scenes from A Christmas Carol . ⭐ Critical Reception