With January upon us and the turkey still digesting in our stomachs some might think it premature to announce a new Christmas movie. However CBS Films are hoping to get us in the festive spirit as they trumpet high profile family comedy LET IT SNOW.
Set on Christmas Eve, it won’t surprise you to learn it features a clan gathering at which everyone learns a valuable life lesson. Doesn’t sound too inspiring until you read the cast list – Amanda Seyfried, Alan Arkin, Olivia Wilde and Anthony Mackie are in the (stuffing) mix, alongside Diane Keaton, John Goodman, Marisa Tomei, Ed Helms and June Squibb. Now that’s a relative ruckus I could get on board with.
If that line up wasn’t enough to pull your moviegoing cracker then the presence of T Bone Burnett on soundtrack duties may well set fire to your pudding. Known for his eclectic work with the Coen Brothers, this addition suggests we aren’t in for the standard Yuletide fare.
The script is by Steven Rogers and director Jessie Nelson will also produce. LET IT SNOW is brought to us by Imagine Entertainment and Groundswell with Keaton among the execs. Lionsgate are distributing the film down chimneys everywhere in November.
Source: THR
