The "Ghost of Christmas Past," portrayed by Andy Serkis, is jaded. He’s been sent to make lost souls repent before, why should "Scrooge" be any different? He prods and pokes where it hurts, transforming himself into those known to his charge, finding a place of pain, shame and self-knowledge. But can he get Scrooge to recognize himself, and repent?

He prods and pokes where it hurts, transforming himself into those known to his charge, finding a place of pain, shame, and self-knowledge.

Andy Serkis as the Ghost of Christmas Past

Andy Serkis as the Ghost of Christmas Past | A Christmas Carol on FX

On Christmas Eve we meet "Ebenezer Scrooge," portrayed by Guy Pearce. A skinflint, he’s isolated, begrudging and resentful of the world. He is aloof and miserable, always testing humanity to find the worst in people and to ratify his own confirmation bias. All the friendships he had in the world he has lost. The hope and optimism he had as a child have been shattered by a brutal upbringing. Can the advent of his business partner Marley and the arrival of the three ghosts reinvigorate the spirit, joy and hope of a once-lost boy?

Can the advent of his business partner Marley and the arrival of the three ghosts reinvigorate the spirit, joy and hope of a once-lost boy?

Guy Pearce as Ebenezer Scrooge

Guy Pearce as Ebenezer Scrooge | A Christmas Carol on FX

"Jacob Marley," portrayed by Stephen Graham, lies in his coffin and regrets. He regrets his miserliness, the risks he took, the penny-pinching that resulted in his factories being run down, his workforce pushed to the brink, ensuring accidents and calamities, lives lost, communities crushed. His guilt haunts him. He wishes to repent. He is sent on a journey of the soul – but to guarantee the safety of his – he must also save "Scrooge’s."

His guilt haunts him. He wishes to repent. He is sent on a journey of the soul – but to guarantee the safety of his – he must also save Scrooge’s.

Stephen Graham as Jacob Marley

Stephen Graham as Jacob Marley | A Christmas Carol on FX

"Lottie," portrayed by Charlotte Riley, was "Scrooge’s" elder sister. Was, because she is dead. Or was dead, because now she has sent herself back to the world of the living to try her turn at saving Scrooge’s hardened soul. With fire and love and anger in her heart she will force Scrooge to see difficult truths.

As the Ghost of Christmas Present, Lottie will force her elder brother Scrooge to see difficult truths.

Charlotte Riley as Lottie

Charlotte Riley as Lottie | A Christmas Carol on FX

"Bob Cratchit," portrayed by Joe Alwyn, works constantly for "Scrooge" on little pay and even less recognition. His loyalty is not rewarded, and yet he persists at Scrooge’s, wryly returning banter with his boss and letting things lie, until the stakes get much, much higher. And he won’t take any more.

His loyalty is not rewarded, and yet he persists at Scrooge’s, wryly returning banter with his boss and letting things lie, until the stakes get much, much higher. And he won’t take any more.

Joe Alwyn as Bob Cratchit 

Joe Alwyn as Bob Cratchit | A Christmas Carol on FX

"Mary Cratchit," portrayed by Vinette Robinson, is a resilient and hardworking woman, diligent, thoughtful, careful. Vengeful. She loves her husband and her children and would do anything for them. Anything.

A resilient and hardworking woman, diligent, thoughtful, careful. Vengeful. She loves her husband and her children and would do anything for them. Anything.

Vinette Robinson as Mary Cratchit

Vinette Robinson as Mary Cratchit | A Christmas Carol on FX

A menacing figure, the "Ghost of Christmas Future," portrayed by Jason Flemyng, is tall, hooded and silent. His mouth is stitched tightly together. He cannot change the future, he can only show what may come to pass. The night is dark and foreboding and he holds the key to "Scrooge’s" nightmares.

A menacing figure, the Ghost of Christmas Future is tall, hooded and silent. He cannot change the future, he can only show what may come to pass.

Jason Flemyng as the Ghost of Christmas Future

Jason Flemyng as the Ghost of Christmas Future | A Christmas Carol on FX

The physical embodiment of "Scrooge’s" childhood dreams, "Ali Baba," portrayed by Kayvan Novak, emerges as one of Scrooge’s oldest friends and comforting escape from the pages of his earliest favorite book, One Thousand and One Nights. He has been with Scrooge through dark times and will show them to him again.

Ali Baba emerges as one of Scrooge’s oldest friends and comforting escape from the pages of his earliest favorite book, One Thousand and One Nights.

Kayvan-Novak as Ali Baba

Kayvan-Novak as Ali Baba | A Christmas Carol on FX

"Belinda Cratchit," portrayed by Tiarna Williams, is feisty and loving. She’s always ready with a quip and retort and is active and fast of foot when needs be.

Belinda Cratchit is feisty and loving. She’s always ready with a quip and retort and is active and fast of foot when needs be. 

Tiarna Williams as Belinda Cratchit

Tiarna Williams as Belinda Cratchit | A Christmas Carol on FX

The well-loved youngest of the Cratchit children, "Tim Cratchit’s" dreams are bigger than the stars, and he’s encouraged by his family to seek them out. Undaunted by the world, Tim, portrayed by Lenny Rush, is determined to try everything, even when it puts everything at risk.

Undaunted by the world, Tim is determined to try everything, even when it puts everything at risk.

Lenny Rush as Tim Cratchit

Lenny Rush as Tim Cratchit | A Christmas Carol on FX

"Scrooge" has been estranged from his father since he was a child, but his domineering and brutal presence still haunts him. Tyrannical, single-minded and cruel, "Franklin," portrayed by Johnny Harris, spent more care tending his failing businesses than his children, except to remind them of their reliance on him. His determination that Scrooge realize the cold heartlessness of the world has been a lesson Scrooge never let go of.

Tyrannical, single-minded and cruel, Franklin spent more care tending his failing businesses than his children, except to remind them of their reliance on him.

Johnny Harris as Franklin Scrooge

Johnny Harris as Franklin Scrooge | A Christmas Carol on FX

Knight received the highest honor from the Royal Television Society’s Midlands Centre – the Baird Medal – in recognition of his career.

Steven Knight | A Christmas Carol on FX

Steven Knight | Executive Producer & Writer | A Christmas Carol on FX

One of today’s most versatile and sought-after talents, earning widespread acclaim and recognition over the years for his transformative performances and extensive range across a variety of mediums.

Tom Hardy | A Christmas Carol on FX

One of today’s most versatile and sought-after talents, earning widespread acclaim and recognition over the years for his transformative performances and extensive range across a variety of mediums, including film, television and theatre.

Tom Hardy | Executive Producer | A Christmas Carol on FX

Renowned Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker honored with Best Director Oscar® nominations for his work on Black Hawk Down (2001), Gladiator (2000) and Thelma & Louise (1991). 

Ridley Scott | A Christmas Carol on FX

Ridley Scott | Executive Producer | A Christmas Carol on FX

Baker is a partner at Hardy, Son & Baker the production company he founded with Tom Hardy in 2012.

Dean Baker | A Christmas Carol on FX

Dean Baker | Executive Producer | A Christmas Carol on FX

President of Television for Scott Free and an Executive Producer on a number of acclaimed shows.

David W. Zucker | A Christmas Carol on FX

David W. Zucker | Executive Producer | A Christmas Carol on FX

Executive Producer on the drama Taboo, Labyrinth, as well as award-winning series Misfits. 

Andy Serkis as the Ghost of Christmas Past | A Christmas Carol on FX

FX’s A Christmas Carol

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Stephen Graham
as Jacob Marley

Charlotte Riley
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Joe Alwyn
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Andy Serkis as the Ghost of Christmas Past | A Christmas Carol on FX

FX’s A Christmas Carol

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Charlotte Rileyas Lottie / Ghost of Christmas Present

Joe Alwynas Bob Cratchit

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Charlotte Riley
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Joe Alwyn
as Bob Cratchit