The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Short description
Six mischievous siblings known for bullying and stealing from their community disrupt a small town's annual church play. After seizing the lead roles in the production, the children create chaos for the local residents and the play's director. Despite their disruptive behavior, their presence in the pageant eventually helps the town rediscover the true meaning of the holiday.
Directed by Dallas Jenkins, this family comedy and drama is the fourth project in his directorial timeline, following What if..., Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night, and The Chosen: Season 4. The film stars Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, and Molly Belle Wright, with supporting performances from Beatrice Schneider, Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez, and Matthew Lamb.
Produced by Lionsgate and several other companies, the film had a budget of 10 million USD and earned 40 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is generally positive, with a 6.8 rating on IMDb from 8,400 votes and a 6.9 rating on TMDB from 137 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly higher score of 7.1 based on 64 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- Director Dallas Jenkins personally wrote letters to Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, and Lauren Graham, explaining why he believed they would be perfect for the role he was offering and invited them to participate in the filming. All three accepted and played Grace, Bob, and adult Beth, respectively.
Auditions in India
Casting calls in USA
Castingi w Polsce
Кастинги в Україні
