From Stage to Screen — Max McLean on The Screwtape Letters & the Legacy of C.S. Lewis
In this episode of Crosswalk Talk, host Michael Foust sits down with Max McLean—acclaimed actor, producer, and founder of Fellowship for Performing Arts—to discuss one of the most anticipated Christian film adaptations in the works: The Screwtape Letters.
With decades of experience bringing C.S. Lewis’s works to life on stage and through audio, Max shares what it means to take on the challenge of adapting Lewis's classic for the big screen. They also dive into spiritual warfare, temptation, storytelling, and the lasting impact of Lewis’s theology and Tim Keller’s mentorship.
🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
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Why The Screwtape Letters is so challenging—and exciting—to adapt
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Themes of temptation and spiritual warfare in Lewis’s writings
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How Max’s work in Bible narration and theater started
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The influence of Tim Keller on Max’s faith and love of Lewis
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Why Lewis’s words still resonate with modern audiences
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Michael enjoys popcorn, college football, history, hiking, growing tomatoes, and watching his children play sports. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, husband to his amazing wife, Julie, and the father of four super kids.
