Get ready for a holiday season like no other as Jack Black teams up with the Farrelly Brothers (Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary) for the new Christmas comedy “Dear Santa”. The film, which premieres on Paramount+ on November 25, 2024, follows a young boy who accidentally summons Satan instead of Santa Claus after misspelling the big guy’s name on his letter.
In the movie, Jack Black plays Satan, who is flattered by the mistake and decides to meet the young boy, Liam Turner (Robert Timothy Smith). As the two become fast friends, they get into all sorts of wacky hijinks, including a performance at a Post Malone concert and a visit to the class pet’s enclosure.
According to director Bobby Farrelly, the film is a family-friendly comedy that is more akin to “Elf” than “Bad Santa”. “We never wanted to make it a horror movie or something like that,” Farrelly told Entertainment Weekly. “We wanted it to be comical. So it was a delicate ball of playing this iconic character but doing it in a way that the audience can have some fun with it. And Jack was the perfect guy.”
The film also stars Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, PJ Byrne, Jaden Carson Baker, Kai Cech, and Austin Post.
A Unique Take on the Holiday Genre
“Dear Santa” is the first major original Christmas movie to be released by Paramount+, and it’s clear that the streamer is looking to carve out its own niche in the holiday genre. By embracing more unusual premises and themes, Paramount+ could set a new standard for holiday movies.
The trailer for “Dear Santa” showcases Jack Black’s signature humor and energy, and it’s clear that the film is going to be a wild and wacky ride. With its unique blend of humor and heart, “Dear Santa” is shaping up to be a must-see holiday movie.
Check Out the Trailer
You can check out the trailer for “Dear Santa” below:
“Dear Santa” Premieres on Paramount+ on November 25, 2024
Don’t miss out on the holiday comedy event of the year. Mark your calendars for November 25, 2024, when “Dear Santa” premieres on Paramount+.
