Another bonus feature included in this audiobook is a makingof dvd which i. An annotated edition of the screwtape letters was released in 20 on the 50th anniversary of lewiss death with annotations written by paul mccusker, director of the focus on the family radio theater dramatization of the screwtape letters with andy serkis gollum in the lord of the rings film trilogy as screwtape. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound sympathetic, urbane, and ruthless like the best of. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis. Like many british actors, serkis made the move to television by appearing in. Ive heard about the one with andy serkis, but from what i remember, it looked as if the producers of that version took some liberties with the way the text was presented. Letters and screwtape proposes a toast have been released on both audio cassette. Andy serkis who played gollum in the lord of the rings films, is the voice of screwtape. Screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis. The screwtape letters were a little harder to read, but i managed to get through the book.
Andy serkis gollum from the lord of the rings movies does a wonderful job as screwtape. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape andy serkis. The version done by john cleese is very enjoyable and stays true to the text as far as i can remember. In these letters, screwtape explains to wormwood what he is doing wrong in trying to turn. Screwtape letters, the audio drama 4 cds, unabridged. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound sympathetic, urbane, and ruthless like the best of devils all in a single breath when he offers a little advice to his nephew. In 1999, andy serkis landed the prize role of gollum in peter jacksons epic film trilogy based on j. Lewis the screwtape letters, featuring andy serkis. Lewis provides a series of lessons in the importance of taking a deliberate role in christian faith by portraying a typical human life. Havent heard the serkis one, but theres also an older audio. The screwtape letters audio drama by focus on the family. Press release from focus on the family colorado springs, co the devil is back in time for halloween in c. In it he plays a senior demon screwtape, writing to his nephew demon wormwood. Andy serkis, who played gollum in the lord of the rings movies, leads a star cast in the focus on the family radio theatre tyndale house publishers audio book adaptation of c.
From the awardwinning audio drama team that brought you radio theatres. Screwtape letters audiobook andy serkis category of templates you can also download and share resumes sample it. Lewis provides a series of lessons in the importance of taking a deliberate role in christian faith by portraying a typical human life, with all its temptations and. First ever fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic radio theatre at. This wasnt my first time reading the screwtape letters. Actor andy serkis has a reputation for bringing to life many devilish characters. The screwtape letters by cs lewis read by andy serkis. Andrew clement serkis born 20 april 1964 is an english actor and film director. Here are three things about this beloved masterpiece you might not know. However, this dramatization helped me understand satans wiles better than the book did. Watch in 360 the inside of a nuclear reactor from the size of an atom with virtual reality duration.
Screwtape letters and spiritual warfare word cravings. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape andy serkis as he shares correspondence to his apprentice demon wormwood, most of the 31 letters lead into dramatic. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his apprentice demon wormwood. From the awardwinning audio drama team that brought you radio theatres amazing grace and the chronicles of narnia.
They are marked by fidelity to the original stories and excellence in the craft of acting and sound production to produce great audio entertainment. Dont worry about reading about the devil, as i was concerned with when i started to read it. This is the best audio screwtape, a masterpiece any additional comments. The screwtape letters helped solidify lewis as one of the most renowned writers of his time. If you have never read the screwtape letters, i highly encourage you to pick up a copy. The other challenge was to find the right actorswhich i think we did in our cast, led by andy serkis as screwtape. I love andy serkis gollum of the lord of the rings as screwtape. Lewis the screwtape letters, an audio production from peabodyaward. The screwtape letters audio drama focus on the family radio theatre. The style and unique dark humour of the screwtape letters are retained in this fullcast dramatisation, as if the orignial setting of london during world war ii. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound sympathetic, urbane, and ruthless like the best of devils all in a single. The screwtape letters audio production charisma magazine. I had seen that this audio dramatization was supposed to be good, so i bought it and listened to the entire thing on a long car ride. British actor, director and author biography and life.
Ive got the wonderful no longer available john cleese recording of the screwtape letters, as well as the ralph cosham version, also very good. First ever fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic radio theatre by paul mccusker, dave arnold, c. New audio release of the screwtape letters living the. You will never think about spiritual warfare the same way again, and you will most certainly find yourself growing closer to god in the process. Includes 10 new songs inspired by the classic book, four behindthescenes video documentary featurettes and a 5.
Theres also a radio dramatization with andy serkis as screwtape. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used. He is most famous for gollum in lord of the rings and the hobbit, but also portrayed supreme leader snoke in the last jedi. In his enduringly popular masterpiece the screwtape letters, c. The screwtape letters is one of lewis most popular works, although he claimed that it was not fun to write, and resolved never to write another letter. The style and unique dark humor of the screwtape letters are retained in this fullcast dramatization, as is the original setting of london during world war ii. Screwtape letters audio drama behind the scenes youtube. The screwtape letters is a christian apologetic novel by c. Into the wardrobe view topic screwtape letters audio. First ever fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic radio theatre mccusker, paul, arnold, dave, lewis, c. Buy screwtape letters, the audio drama 4 cds, unabridged by c s lewis in cd format at koorong 9781589973244.
Screwtape letters dvd dramatized focus on the family. Hobbit, but also portrayed supreme leader snoke in the last jedi. Focus on the family radio theatres production of c. Andy serkis aka gollum playing screwtape in fulllength. Andy serkis does an excellent job in dramatizing the book. A few years ago he took on an amazing audio drama based on c. In these letters, screwtape explains to wormwood what he is doing wrong in trying to turn the patient which is how screwtape describes getting a christian person to turn away from the enemy, as he refers to god. Andy serkis gollum from lord of the rings is just perfect as screwtape. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound sympathetic, urbane, and ruthless like the best of devils all in a single breath when he offers a little advice to his nephew, wormwood, regarding the temptation, persecution, and ultimate destruction of the human soul. Andy gollum serkis plays screwtape in a new audio drama not just a book on tape of the screwtape letters. In 2009, serkis voiced the role of the demon screwtape in focus on the familys radio theatre audio adaptation of c. The entire cast is good, but serkis performance is amazing.
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