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Caroline Brew editor From the pen of “Love Actually” writer-director Richard Curtis comes a new holiday comedy — but this time the magic of the season is literally magic. Premiering on Peacock on Nov. 22, “Genie” follows Melissa McCarthy as Flora, the titular character, who comes to the assistance of a despondent Bernard (Paapa Essiedu).

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Melissa McCarthy, Paapa Essiedu’s Peacock Comedy ‘Genie’ From ‘Love Actually’s Richard Curtis Gets Premiere Date, Trailer, First Look Photos

Peacock has unveiled a trailer, premiere date and first look photos for Genie, its previously untitled holiday fairytale comedy, starring Melissa McCarthy and Paapa Essiedu, which Love Life creator Sam Boyd directed from a script by Richard Curtis, the Oscar nom best known for Love Actually.

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Abby Miller Toplines ‘Jess Plus None’; Chiara B’Ambrosio Joins ‘Bandit’; Bianca D’Ambrosio Cast In ‘Call Jane’; Lawrence Kao, Kai Cech Star In ‘The Longest Sleep’- Film Casting Briefs

Abby Miller (Home Before Dark) will star in Jess Plus None, the directorial debut feature from writer and director Mandy Fabian. The film centers on Jess (Miller) who goes to her best friend’s wedding in the middle of nowhere, where she will be confronted by her ex, her happily coupled friends from college, and the insecure monster she becomes when she is off the grid.