Dear Santa is an upcoming American Christmas comedy film directed by Bobby Farrelly and starring Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key and Jason Alexander.
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| Directed by | Bobby Farrelly |
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| Cinematography | C. Kim Miles |
| Edited by | Julie Garcés |
| Music by | Rupert Gregson-Williams |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 103 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is scheduled to be released on Paramount+ and digital platforms on November 25, 2024, by Paramount Pictures.
Synopsis
editA young boy accidentally mixes up his spelling and sends his Christmas list to Satan (Asmodeus) instead of Santa.[2][3]
Cast
edit- Jack Black as Asmodeus/"Santa Claus"
- Keegan-Michael Key as Dr. Finklman
- Jason Alexander as Lucifer/"Jack Frost"
- Post Malone as himself
- Robert Timothy Smith as Liam Turner
- Brianne Howey as Molly Turner
- Hayes MacArthur as Bill Turner
- P. J. Byrne as Mr. Charles
- Gavin Munn as Aidan
- Jaden Carson Baker as Gibby
- Kai Cech as Emma
- Luke Chiappetta as Jock Buddy #1
Production
editIn April 2023, it was announced that Bobby Farrelly would be directing and producing the film, with Peter Farrelly as producing along with Jeremy Kramer, for Paramount Pictures. The Farrelly Brothers and Ricky Blitt wrote the script from an original idea by Dan Ewen.[4][5]
The film is Black's second Christmas film, after The Holiday in 2006; it is also his and Alexander's second collaboration with Farrelly, after the 2001 film Shallow Hal.[6]
Casting
editThe cast was set in March 2023 with Jack Black in the lead role. Jason Alexander and Post Malone were also confirmed.[7]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began in March 2023 in Atlanta and Decatur, Georgia, where Decatur Square was transformed into an outdoor Christmas festival.[8][9] In July, production was halted because of the 2023 actors' strike.[10]
Release
editDear Santa is scheduled to be released on Paramount+ and digital platforms on November 25, 2024.[11][12]
See also
edit- Dear Satan, a 2024 Filipino film of the same premise; later retitled Dear Santa
References
edit- ^ "Dear Santa (12)". November 11, 2024.
- ^ Godfrey, Jake (March 17, 2023). "Jack Black reuniting with The Farrelly brothers for Dear Santa". Film Stories. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ McPherson, Christopher (March 15, 2023). "Jack Black & The Farrelly Brothers to Reunite for 'Dear Santa'". Collider. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 15, 2023). "Jack Black & The Farrelly Brothers Reunite For Christmas Comedy 'Dear Santa' At Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (March 15, 2023). "Jack Black, Farrelly Brothers Team for Paramount's 'Dear Santa". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Bedard, Mike (June 3, 2024). "Jack Black Is Unrecognizable As Satan For A New Christmas Movie". Looper. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (March 16, 2023). "Dear Santa: Jack Black to Lead Farrelly Brothers' Christmas Comedy". Comingsoon.net. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Ho, Rodney (March 16, 2023). "Jack Black, Farrelly Brothers reunite for Dear Santa comedy shooting in metro Atlanta". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Cox Enterprises. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Hesse, Dean (March 2, 2024). "(Photos) Film crews turn Decatur Square into Christmas wonderland … in March". Decaturish.com.
- ^ Chmielewski, Dawn; Richwine, Lisa. "How the Hollywood strike is scrambling film, TV schedules into next summer". Reuters.
- ^ Huff, Lauren (November 6, 2024). "Jack Black is 'diabolical, but in a fun way' as Satan in Dear Santa first look (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 7, 2024). "Bobby Farrelly's 'Dear Santa' Starring Jack Black Unveils Trailer, Paramount+ Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
External links
edit- Dear Santa at IMDb