Jennifer Aniston, Peter Dinklage to Star in Olivia Wilde’s Santa Movie ‘Naughty,’ Set for 2027 Release
Olivia Wilde’s new Santa‑clause comedy ‘Naughty’ lands star power with Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage, sparking holiday‑season buzz.
Where it stands
Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage were announced as the leads of Olivia Wilde’s upcoming Santa‑clause comedy ‘Naughty’, according to Variety’s initial report. The production is positioned as a comedic take on the classic Christmas myth, aiming for a broad audience. Entertainment Weekly expanded on Dinklage’s role, specifying that he will portray Santa Claus himself, while A.V.
Club echoed the casting and described the film as Wilde’s next directorial feature. Deadline’s brief confirmed both Aniston and Dinklage’s involvement without additional plot insight. The Hollywood Reporter introduced the release timetable, stating the movie is slated for a 2027 premiere, positioning it among the studio’s upcoming holiday slate.
No outlet offered conflicting information; all sources agree on the principal cast and Wilde’s directorial role. Marketing details, supporting cast, and shooting locations have not been revealed, leaving the film’s tone and narrative specifics open to future updates.
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Answered
Who are the lead actors in ‘Naughty’?
Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage are reported as the film’s leads.
Who is directing the Santa movie?
Olivia Wilde is the director of ‘Naughty’.
When is the film scheduled for release?
The Hollywood Reporter states the movie is slated for a 2027 release.
The reporting (10)
- Jennifer Aniston to Lead 'Naughty' New Christmas Film From Olivia Wilde MovieWeb · 5h ago
- Jennifer Aniston to Play Santa’s Ex in Olivia Wilde’s Christmas Comedy ‘Naughty’ Joe.co.uk · 5h ago
- Peter Dinklage tapped for unexpected role far different from 'Game of Thrones' The News International · 5h ago
- Peter Dinklage to Play Santa Opposite Jennifer Aniston in Olivia Wilde’s Next Movie Naughty People.com · 5h ago
- Peter Dinklage is Santa Claus in Olivia Wilde's next directorial feature Yahoo · 5h ago
- Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage to Star in Olivia Wilde’s Santa Claus Comedy ‘Naughty’ Variety · 5h ago
- ‘Elf’ star Peter Dinklage to play Santa Claus in the naughty next film from Olivia Wilde Entertainment Weekly · 5h ago
- Peter Dinklage is Santa Claus in Olivia Wilde's next directorial feature A.V. Club · 5h ago
- Jennifer Aniston And Peter Dinklage To Star In Comedy 'Naughty' Deadline · 5h ago
- Jennifer Aniston, Peter Dinklage to Star in Olivia Wilde’s Santa Movie ‘Naughty,’ Set for 2027 Release The Hollywood Reporter · 5h ago
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