The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (film)
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Directed by | Dallas Jenkins |
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Based on | The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson |
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Narrated by | Lauren Graham |
Cinematography | C. Kim Miles |
Edited by | John Quinn |
Music by | Dan Haseltine Matthew S. Nelson |
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Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is an upcoming American Christmas comedy film directed by Dallas Jenkins, based on the children's novel by Barbara Robinson. It stars Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, and Lauren Graham.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is scheduled to be released theatrically by Lionsgate on November 8, 2024.
Cast
[edit]- Judy Greer as Grace Bradley
- Pete Holmes as Bob Bradley
- Molly Belle Wright as Beth Bradley
- Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez as Charlie Bradley
- Beatrice Schneider as Imogene Herdman
- Mason D. Nelligan as Ralph Herdman
- Matthew Lamb as Claude Herdman
- Ewan Wood as Leroy Herdman
- Essek Moore as Ollie Herdman
- Kynlee Heiman as Gladys Herdman
- Nolan Grantham as Elmer Hopkins
- Kirk B.R. Woller as Reverend Hopkins
- Vanessa Benavente as First-grade teacher
- Lorelei Olivia Mote as Alice Wendelken
- Danielle Hoetmer as Mrs. Wendelken
- Lauren Graham as the Narrator
Production
[edit]In November 2023, it was reported that an adaptation of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was in the works at Lionsgate, with Dallas Jenkins directing the film.[1]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began on December 6, 2023 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada[1] and wrapped on January 27, 2024.[2][3]
Release
[edit]The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 8, 2024.[4] It was previously scheduled for November 15, 2024.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 10, 2023). "Lionsgate & Kingdom Story Company Team With 'The Chosen' Creator Dallas Jenkins For 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever', 2024 Theatrical Release Planned". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 26, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "What's Filming". ACTRA Manitoba. Archived from the original on January 21, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ https://www.movieguide.org/news-articles/the-best-christmas-pageant-ever-begins-production.html
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 9, 2024). "'The Crow' Flies To August, Halle Berry Pic 'Never Let Go' Sets Fall, 'Saw XI' To Slice 2025, 'Best Christmas Pageant Ever' Earlier – Lionsgate Release Date Changes". Deadline. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 20, 2023). "Dwayne Johnson & Chris Evans Seven Bucks Amazon MGM Movie 'Red One' To Jingle In Theaters Next Year". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 20, 2023.