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- 4/3/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Remember “Shallow Hal?” That’s the comedy from the Farrelly Brothers that stars Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow. But what it’s really remembered for is being incredibly offensive with the use of a fat suit and never-ending weight jokes. Well, good news! The folks who brought you “Shallow Hal” are ready to team up again for a new holiday comedy, “Dear Santa.”
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According to Deadline, Jack Black is set to star in the upcoming comedy film, “Dear Santa,” which will be directed by Bobby Farrelly, who is also producing alongside his brother, Peter, and Jeremy Kramer.
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According to Deadline, Jack Black is set to star in the upcoming comedy film, “Dear Santa,” which will be directed by Bobby Farrelly, who is also producing alongside his brother, Peter, and Jeremy Kramer.
Continue reading ‘Dear Santa’: Jack Black Reteams With ‘Shallow Hal’ Filmmakers For A New Holiday Comedy at The Playlist.
- 3/15/2023
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
After more than 20 years, Jack Black is reteaming with his Shallow Hal filmmakers the Farrelly Brothers for the Paramount comedy Dear Santa.
The feature centers on a child who intends to write a letter to Santa Claus, but mixes up the letters and sends it to Satan instead.
Bobby Farrelly will direct and produce, with brother Peter Farrelly producing along with Jeremy Kramer. The Farrelly brothers penned the script with Ricky Blitt, the writer behind the 2005 Johnny Knoxville feature The Ringer. The story came from an original idea from Dan Ewen, known for the John Cena comedy Playing With Fire.
Black leads a cast that includes Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, Pj Byrne, Jaden Carson Baker and Kai Cech.
The Farrelly Brothers have comedy hits dating back decades including Dumb and Dumber; Me, Myself & Irene; There’s Something About Mary; and Kingpin. Bobby Farrelly is in theaters...
The feature centers on a child who intends to write a letter to Santa Claus, but mixes up the letters and sends it to Satan instead.
Bobby Farrelly will direct and produce, with brother Peter Farrelly producing along with Jeremy Kramer. The Farrelly brothers penned the script with Ricky Blitt, the writer behind the 2005 Johnny Knoxville feature The Ringer. The story came from an original idea from Dan Ewen, known for the John Cena comedy Playing With Fire.
Black leads a cast that includes Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, Pj Byrne, Jaden Carson Baker and Kai Cech.
The Farrelly Brothers have comedy hits dating back decades including Dumb and Dumber; Me, Myself & Irene; There’s Something About Mary; and Kingpin. Bobby Farrelly is in theaters...
- 3/15/2023
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Jack Black and brothers Bobby and Peter Farrelly, the team behind the 2001 comedy Shallow Hal, look to be reuniting for the holidays — and bringing an infamous character along for the sleigh ride. Sources tell Deadline that Black is set to star in the Christmas comedy Dear Santa with Bobby Farrelly set to direct and Peter Farrelly on board to produce with Bobby and Jeremy Kramer.
The movie centers on a young boy who, in writing his yearly note to Santa, mixes up the letters and sends it to Satan instead. Black recently teased the project on social media when he posted a photo of him posing with Christmas decorations with no context — it got everyone talking about what it could be.
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The film also will star Robert Timothy Smith, with a supporting cast that includes Keegan-Michael Key,...
The movie centers on a young boy who, in writing his yearly note to Santa, mixes up the letters and sends it to Satan instead. Black recently teased the project on social media when he posted a photo of him posing with Christmas decorations with no context — it got everyone talking about what it could be.
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The film also will star Robert Timothy Smith, with a supporting cast that includes Keegan-Michael Key,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
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