Washington, June 12 -- Renowned director Robert Eggers is set to bring Charles Dickens' timeless classic 'A Christmas Carol' to the big screen with a new remake for Warner Bros. Pictures.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Eggers will write and direct the film, which Chris Columbus and Eleanor Columbus will produce for Maiden Voyage.

Willem Dafoe, who recently starred in Eggers' vampire film 'Nosferatu,' is reportedly in consideration to play the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

The story follows Scrooge's transformation after being visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley and three spirits.

Dickens' novella, first published in 1843, has been adapted numerous times for film and television.

Previous notable adaptations include a 2009 an...