The Christmas Letter

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The Christmas Letter
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Official poster
Directed byTori Hunter
Screenplay byMichael J. Cunningham
Produced byAngus Benfield
Michael Cunningham
StarringAngus Benfield
Chevy Chase
Randy Quaid
CinematographyChase Bowman
Edited byLex Benedict
Music byVincent Gillioz
Production
company
LAMA Entertainment
Distributed byBMG Global
Release date
  • November 12, 2024 (2024-11-12)
Running time
94 mins.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Christmas Letter is an upcoming American Christmas comedy film written by Michael Cunningham, directed by Tori Hunter and starring Angus Benfield, Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid. [1] [2] It is Hunter's feature directorial debut. [3]

Contents

Cast

Production

In December 2023, it was announced that Chase was cast in the film. [11] In January 2024, it was announced that Doyle-Murray and Quaid were also cast in the film. [12] They reunite having worked together in the Vacation films (their casting in this film is most likely an allusion to the Christmas installment).

Filming occurred in Utica, New York in January 2024. [13] [14] Filming wrapped near the end of January that same year. [15] [16] Local personalities such as Utica mayor Michael Galime and WKTV anchor Kristen Copeland filmed cameo roles. [2]

Release

The film is scheduled to released on November 12, 2024. [17]

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