The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (film) explained
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is an upcoming American Christmas 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
- 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
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
Principal photography began on December 6, 2023, in Canada, and wrapped on January 27, 2024.[2]
Release
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 8, 2024.[3] It was previously scheduled for November 15, 2024.[4]
Notes and References
- Web site: Lionsgate & Kingdom Story Company Team With 'The Chosen' Creator Dallas Jenkins For 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever', 2024 Theatrical Release Planned . . D'Alessandro . Anthony . November 10, 2023 . December 20, 2023 . November 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231126220208/https://deadline.com/2023/11/best-christmas-pageant-ever-movie-lionsgate-the-chosen-1235599443/ . live.
- Web site: What's Filming . January 28, 2024 . ACTRA Manitoba . https://web.archive.org/web/20240121201252/https://actramanitoba.ca/whats-filming/ . January 21, 2024 . live.
- Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . 2024-04-09 . '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 . 2024-04-10 . Deadline . en-US.
- Web site: Dwayne Johnson & Chris Evans Seven Bucks Amazon MGM Movie 'Red One' To Jingle In Theaters Next Year . D'Alessandro . Anthony . . December 20, 2023 . December 20, 2023.