FWD: The Count of Monte CristoAfter a fateful meeting abroad, the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo arrives in Paris. Mysterious and tragic happenings quickly follow - threatening the Parisian upper class in unimaginable ways. As star-crossed lovers, scheming sycophants, and ambitious criminals strive for what they think they deserve, questions arise about Paris’ new, fabulously wealthy resident. Not just about why the Count of Monte Cristo has come to Paris, but about the secrets that lurk behind his inscrutable facade.
Directed by Chloe Wilson and adapted from Alexandre Dumas’ literary classic, The Count of Monte Cristo’s epic tale of revenge is retold as a fiction podcast with a focus on its one-percenters, scheming social climbers, and the redemptive power of hope.
This is episode 3, where The Count of Monte Cristo hosts a dinner party. Transcript here.
“The Count of Monte Cristo" contains mature content, including violence, suicide, discriminatory language, and other traumatic themes. Listener discretion is advised.
“Episode Three” of ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ was directed by Chloe Wilson. This episode stars:
Keith Klein as The Count of Monte Cristo
Mauricio Rivero Borrell as Albert de Morcerf
Christian Leadley as Andrea Cavalcanti
Jason Webb as Baron Danglars
Chris Wells as Barrois
James Brautigam as Bertuccio
Dinesh Alvis as Caderousse
Philip Emeott as Fernand de Morcerf
Alex Sarrigeorgiou as Haydeé
David Magadan as Lucien Debray
Sheree Wichard as Madame Danglars
Anne Barschall as Madame de Villefort
Kevin Coxaj as Maximilian Morrel
Rebecca Wei Hsieh as Valentine de Villefort
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Akil Wingate as Villefort
Additional Voices were provided by Brandon Laurence, Jack Douglas, Taylor Palmer, and Vanessa Benoit.
“Episode Three” was written by Chloe Wilson and adapted from the novel “The Count of Monte Cristo,” written by Alexandre Dumas.
Production Coordination is by Will Oncheso. Editing is by Shawn Gray Sound Design is by Rob Gal. Our theme was composed by Drew Nichols, with additional music by Jakob Reinhardt and viola performance by Molly Goldman.“The Count of Monte Cristo” was recorded at Mansion Studios in Brooklyn, New York.
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