Its quite a nice intersection for us tolkienlewis fans. Sep 22, 2009 they are marked by fidelity to the original stories and excellence in the craft of acting and sound production to produce great audio entertainment. Nov 26, 2012 focus on the family did a radio drama of it with andy serkis gollum from lotr doing the voice of screwtape. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used to address christian theological issues, primarily those to do with temptation and resistance to it. Heres a behindthescenes sneak peek rss readers may have to click through. Nov 16, 2018 andy serkis who played gollum in the lord of the rings films, is the voice of screwtape, and his performance is both amazing and chilling. In a series of letters, the infernal senior devil screwtape instructs his nephew and future successor wormwood in the arts of temptation. Douglas gresham, and starring andy serkis gollum, lord of the rings. With spiritual insight and wry wit, lewis suggests that demons, laboring in a vast enterprise, have horribly recognizable human attributes.
Screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as. Lewiss stepson douglas gresham, and it stars andy serkis, who plays gollum in peter jacksons blockbuster trilogy the lord of the rings, as the voice of screwtape. The screwtape letters audio which the devil does not. Lewiss most famous work is outwardly funny as well as provocative.
Focus on the family did a radio drama of it with andy serkis gollum from lotr doing the voice of screwtape. With a flair that only andy has for vocal interpretation, he brings the demonic character of uncle screwtape to life, or unlife as the case may be and depending on your. Screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in. A behind the scenes guide of the making of gollum, published by houghton mifflin co. Screwtape letters and spiritual warfare word cravings. Andy serkis aka gollum playing screwtape in fulllength audio drama.
Serkis, gollum and screwtape one of the real successes of the lord of the rings movies was andy serkis vocalisation of gollum. The screwtape letters is a christian apologetic novel by c. 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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He is most famous for gollum in lord of the rings and the hobbit. Lewis stepson, douglas gresham, and starring andy serkis gollum, lord of the rings as the voice of screwtape, the screwtape letters was recorded in london by worldclass actors with an original score and motion picture quality sound design, and includes a making of dvd that features footage from c. 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. If the name andy serkis doesnt ring a bell, he was the voice of gollum in the. Jan 01, 2006 listen to screwtape letters audiobook by c. Buy screwtape letters, the audio drama 4 cds, unabridged by c s lewis in cd format at koorong 9781589973244. The screwtape letters audiobook cd snoisle libraries. To work with this caliber of cast and crew on such a beloved classic.
Bringing the screwtape letters to the world of audio drama has been a career dream, said screwtape director paul mccusker. The screwtape letters by cs lewis read by andy serkis. 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. The screwtape letters are retained in this fullcast dramatization, as is the original setting of london during world war ii. I read screwtape letters a while back and loved it. The story is carried by the worldlywise senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his nephew wormwood, apprentice demon, in charge of securing damnation of an ordinary young man. In 2009, serkis voiced the role of the demon screwtape in focus on the familys radio theatre audio adaptation of c.
Introduction to radio theatres screwtape letters youtube. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and wh. First ever fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic by paul mccusker, c. Mar 20, 2017 how to do a perfect gollum w andy serkis duration. The screwtape letters audiodrama on cd with dvd documentary. Oct 01, 2009 there is so much relevant information and so much to think about ive decided i have to buy the book so i can go through it at a slower pace. Screwtape letters dvd dramatized focus on the family radio. 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. I recommend you read a letter at a time, this will give you time to understand what you read. Mar 11, 2010 to purchase the screwtape letters audio cd at. They are marked by fidelity to the original stories and excellence in the craft of acting and sound production to produce great audio entertainment. With a flair that only andy has for vocal interpretation, he brings the demonic character of uncle screwtape to life, or unlife as the case may be and depending.
Andy serkis aka gollum playing screwtape in fulllength. A few years ago he took on an amazing audio drama based on c. Lewis stepson, douglas gresham, and starring andy serkis gollum, lord of the rings as the voice of screwtape, the. From the awardwinning audio drama team that brought you radio theatres amazing grace and the chronicles of narnia. Actor andy serkis has a reputation for bringing to life many devilish characters. This is a really good book to try in audio book format. 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.
Screwtape letters audio drama behind the scenes youtube. It will star andy serkis, who played gollum in peter jacksons the lord of the rings. New audio release of the screwtape letters living the. However, this dramatization helped me understand satans wiles better than the book did. 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. Andy gollum serkis plays screwtape in a new audio drama not just a book on tape of the screwtape letters. An introduction to the audio cd, the screwtape letters. Andy serkis known and loved the world over for his portrayal of gollum has been working on an audio release of c.
Lewiss the screwtape letters, with andy serkis playing the lead. The screwtape letters are retained in this fullcast dramatization, as is. New the screwtape letters unabridged audio radio theatre. Adaptations of the work include a 2009 audio drama on family radio theatre starring andy serkis gollum in the lord of the rings trilogy as the voice for screwtape, a comic book adaptation by marvel comics in 1994, and a stage adaptation by max mclean. Screwtape presides over a highly organized, hightech hell, and he trains wormwood to lead christians away from gods path gradually through mundane temptations, rather than sudden sins. Andy gollum serkis plays screwtape in a new audio drama not just a book on tape of the screwtape letters skip to content. Andy serkis gollum from the lord of the rings movies does a wonderful job as screwtape and hearing the voices of the other characters adds a welcome dimension that is normally missing when these are read as merely letters. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldlywise old devil to his nephew wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. The screwtape letters were a little harder to read, but i managed to get through the book. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and.
He is most famous for gollum in lord of the rings and the hobbit, but also portrayed supreme leader snoke in the last jedi. Screwtape letters, the audio drama 4 cds, unabridged. The screwtape letters audio drama on cd with dvd documentary. New the screwtape letters unabridged audio radio theatre cd c.
Lewis quirky classic, the screwtape letters, andy serkis also known as gollum stars as the delightfully villainous uncle screwtape. In this story, lewis sets up a whole world seen from the perspective of demons, fallen angels who go out into the world to tempt humans to eternal damnation. The entire cast is good, but serkis performance is amazing. I would actually encourage you to get both the book and the radio drama. 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 scenes, set in either hell or the real world with humansaka the patient, as the demons say, along with his circle of friends and family. Andy serkis who played gollum in the lord of the rings films, is the voice of screwtape, and his performance is both amazing and chilling. 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. 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. Aug 21, 2012 at once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, c. I love andy serkis gollum of the lord of the rings as screwtape. The screwtape letters audio drama by focus on the family.
All 31 letters lead into dramatic scenes, set in either hell or the real world. The screwtape letters is the most engaging and humorous account of temptationand triumph over itever. New audio release of the screwtape letters living the legacy of. 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. Oct, 2009 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. As for the dramatization, andy serkis gollum from lord of the rings is just perfect as screwtape. Its most recent production creatively and engagingly enhances c. Andy serkis aka gollum playing screwtape in fulllength audio. First ever fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic radio theatre by paul mccusker, dave arnold, c. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can. Screwtape letters, the audio drama 4 cds, unabridged by c.
Screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his apprentice. So, releasing this october 15 will be a brand new audio recording of c. Oct 01, 2009 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. The screwtape letters audio production charisma magazine. Oct 15, 2019 actor andy serkis has a reputation for bringing to life many devilish characters. Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound sympathetic. Another bonus feature included in this audiobook is a makingof dvd which i.
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