Hulu Acquires Holiday Comedy ‘Nutcrackers’ Starring Ben Stiller
variety.comAndrés Buenahora editor Ben Stiller‘s comedy “Nutcrackers” has been acquired by Hulu and will stream exclusively on the service in the U.S.
starting Nov. 29. The streamer acquired the worldwide rights to the film, which is directed by David Gordon Green. Green’s lengthy credits as a director the “Halloween” franchise, “Pineapple Express,” “The Exorcist: Believer,” “Vice Principals” and “The Righteous Gemstones.” “‘Nutcrackers’ is a heartfelt comedy which follows strait-laced and work-obsessed Mike (Stiller) as he is suddenly thrust into being a caregiver for his rambunctious, orphaned nephews,” the film’s logline teases.
In addition to Stiller, the cast also includes Linda Cardellini (“No Good Deed,” “Dead to Me”), Edi Patterson (“The Righteous Gemstones”), Tim Heidecker (“Us”), and Toby Huss (“Dickinson”).
Stiller’s nephews will be played by newcomers and real-life siblings Homer, Ulysses, Atlas and Arlo Janson. “Nutcrackers” was filmed on the Janson family farm in Ohio as well as at their dance studio.
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