Oh. What. Fun.

Oh. What. Fun.
Directed byMichael Showalter
Screenplay by
  • Chandler Baker
  • Michael Showalter
Based on"Oh. What. Fun."
by Chandler Baker
Produced by
  • Michael Showalter
  • Jordana Mollick
  • Kate Churchill
  • Berry Welsh
  • Jane Rosenthal
Starring
CinematographyJim Frohna
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon Prime Video
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Oh. What. Fun. is an upcoming American Christmas comedy film directed by Michael Showalter, and written by Chandler Baker and Michael Showalter. It stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloë Grace Moretz, Dominic Sessa, Felicity Jones, Denis Leary, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria and Danielle Brooks.

Premise

Claire Clauster makes the Christmas magic happen every year for her family but her children and grandchildren don’t realise the effort it takes, until she goes missing.[1]

Cast

Production

The film is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and directed by Michael Showalter. The script is based on a short story, published by Amazon Original Stories, written by Chandler Baker. Showalter and Baker wrote the script for the film. Baker is an executive producer. Producers on the project include Showalter and Jordana Mollick for Semi-Formal Productions, Berry Welsh and Jane Rosenthal for Tribeca Productions’ and Kate Churchill.[2] Michelle Pfeiffer was cast in the lead role in March 2024.[3] Chloë Grace Moretz, Dominic Sessa, Felicity Jones and Denis Leary joined the cast in April 2024.[4][5][6] In May, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, Joan Chen, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu, Danielle Brooks, and Maude Apatow joined the cast of the film.[7] Principal photography began on May 1, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, and wrapped on July 1.[8]

References

  1. ^ Molina-White, Lidia (March 20, 2024). "Oh What Fun: Release date speculation and latest news for Michelle Pfeiffer comedy". Radio Times. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Grobar, Matt (March 18, 2024). "Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Showalter To Team For Amazon MGM Holiday Comedy 'Oh. What. Fun'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Peralta, Diego (March 18, 2024). "Michelle Pfeiffer Is Leading a New Christmas Movie for Amazon". Collider. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Kit, Borys (April 3, 2024). "Chloë Grace Moretz, Dominic Sessa Join Amazon MGM Holiday Comedy 'Oh. What. Fun.' (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 15, 2024). "Felicity Jones To Star In Michael Showalter's Holiday Comedy 'Oh. What. Fun.'". Deadline Hollywood.
  6. ^ "Denis Leary Joins Michelle Pfeiffer in Amazon MGM Holiday Comedy 'Oh. What. Fun.' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. April 16, 2024.
  7. ^ "Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, Danielle Brooks Join Michelle Pfeiffer in Amazon MGM Holiday Comedy 'Oh. What. Fun.' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. May 23, 2024.
  8. ^ "Chloë Grace Moretz's 'Oh. What. Fun' Begins Filming in Atlanta Next Month". The CinemaHolic. April 26, 2024.