Dear Santa is an American Christmas comedy film directed by Bobby Farrelly and starring Jack Black and Keegan-Michael Key.
The film was released on Paramount+ and digital platforms on November 25, 2024, by Paramount Pictures.
Synopsis[]
A young boy accidentally mixes up his spelling and sends his Christmas list to Satan instead of Santa.[1][2]
Cast[]
- Jack Black as Satan/"Santa Claus"
- Keegan-Michael Key as Liam's therapist
- Post Malone as himself
- Robert Timothy Smith as Liam Turner
- Brianne Howey as Molly Turner
- Hayes MacArthur as Bill Turner
- P. J. Byrne as James
- Gavin Munn as Aidan
- Jaden Carson Baker as Gibby
- Kai Cech as Emma
- Luke Chiappetta as Jock Buddy #1
Production[]
In 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 have written the script from an original idea by Dan Ewen.[3][4]
The film is Black's second Christmas film, after The Holiday in 2006; it is also the actor's second collaboration with Farrelly, after the 2001 film Shallow Hal.[5]
Casting[]
The cast was set in March 2023 with Jack Black in the lead role. Post Malone was also cast in an unspecified role.[6]
Filming[]
Principal photography began in March 2023 in Atlanta and Decatur, Georgia, where Decatur Square was transformed into an outdoor Christmas festival.[7][8] In July, production was halted because of the 2023 actors' strike.[9]
Release[]
Dear Santa was released on Paramount+ and digital platforms on November 25, 2024.[10][11]
References[]
- ↑ Godfrey, Jake (March 17, 2023). Jack Black reuniting with The Farrelly brothers for Dear Santa. Retrieved on April 12, 2023.
- ↑ McPherson, Christopher (March 15, 2023). Jack Black & The Farrelly Brothers to Reunite for 'Dear Santa'. Retrieved on April 12, 2023.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (March 15, 2023). Jack Black & The Farrelly Brothers Reunite For Christmas Comedy 'Dear Santa' At Paramount. Retrieved on April 12, 2023.
- ↑ Couch, Aaron (March 15, 2023). Jack Black, Farrelly Brothers Team for Paramount's 'Dear Santa. Retrieved on April 12, 2023.
- ↑ Bedard, Mike (2024-06-03). Jack Black Is Unrecognizable As Satan For A New Christmas Movie (en-US).
- ↑ Dela Paz, Maggie (March 16, 2023). Dear Santa: Jack Black to Lead Farrelly Brothers' Christmas Comedy. Retrieved on 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. Retrieved on April 12, 2023.
- ↑ (Photos) Film crews turn Decatur Square into Christmas wonderland … in March (March 2, 2024).
- ↑ 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). Retrieved on November 6, 2024.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (7 November 2024). Bobby Farrelly's 'Dear Santa' Starring Jack Black Unveils Trailer, Paramount+ Premiere Date.
External links[]
- Dear Santa at IMDb