Leighton Meester will make a guest star appearance in “Nobody Wants This” Season 2.
Meester, who is best known for starring in “Gossip Girl” and is star Adam Brody’s real-life spouse, will play the middle school nemesis of Kristen Bell’s Joanne, who crosses paths with Joanne as an adult, according to Netflix. Miles Fowler will also guest star in Season 2 as Lenny, a member of the Matzah Ballers who gets set up with Morgan (Justine Lupe).
Brody and Meester will reunite on-screen in “Nobody Wants This” Season 2 after previously appearing together in “The Oranges,” “Single Parents” and “River Wild.” Brody is also set to appear in an episode of Meester’s new show “Good Cop/Bad Cop,” which premiered Feb. 19 on The CW.
Beyond “Gossip Girl,” Meester’s credits include “The Roommate,” “That’s My Boy,” “Country Strong,” “How I Met Your Father” and “EXmas,” while Fowler is known for “Bottoms,...
Meester, who is best known for starring in “Gossip Girl” and is star Adam Brody’s real-life spouse, will play the middle school nemesis of Kristen Bell’s Joanne, who crosses paths with Joanne as an adult, according to Netflix. Miles Fowler will also guest star in Season 2 as Lenny, a member of the Matzah Ballers who gets set up with Morgan (Justine Lupe).
Brody and Meester will reunite on-screen in “Nobody Wants This” Season 2 after previously appearing together in “The Oranges,” “Single Parents” and “River Wild.” Brody is also set to appear in an episode of Meester’s new show “Good Cop/Bad Cop,” which premiered Feb. 19 on The CW.
Beyond “Gossip Girl,” Meester’s credits include “The Roommate,” “That’s My Boy,” “Country Strong,” “How I Met Your Father” and “EXmas,” while Fowler is known for “Bottoms,...
- 2/20/2025
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
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EXmas is a Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Jonah Feingold from a screenplay by Dan Steele. The Amazon Freevee film follows Graham, who decides to surprise his family on Christmas, but when he gets there, he is surprised to find his ex-fiancée, who is the guest of honour. EXmas stars Leighton Meester, Robbie Amell, Michael Hitchcock, Kathy Greenwood, Steven Huy, and Veronika Slowikowska. So, if you loved the Christmas spirit, hilarious romantic drama, and compelling characters in EXmas, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Our Little Secret (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Our Little Secret is a romantic comedy film directed by Stephen Herek from a screenplay by Hailey DeDominicis. The Netflix film follows Avery, a young woman spending her first Christmas with her boyfriend’s family. Still, when she gets there, she unexpectedly finds her ex-boyfriend there,...
EXmas is a Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Jonah Feingold from a screenplay by Dan Steele. The Amazon Freevee film follows Graham, who decides to surprise his family on Christmas, but when he gets there, he is surprised to find his ex-fiancée, who is the guest of honour. EXmas stars Leighton Meester, Robbie Amell, Michael Hitchcock, Kathy Greenwood, Steven Huy, and Veronika Slowikowska. So, if you loved the Christmas spirit, hilarious romantic drama, and compelling characters in EXmas, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Our Little Secret (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Our Little Secret is a romantic comedy film directed by Stephen Herek from a screenplay by Hailey DeDominicis. The Netflix film follows Avery, a young woman spending her first Christmas with her boyfriend’s family. Still, when she gets there, she unexpectedly finds her ex-boyfriend there,...
- 12/8/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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Our Little Secret is a romantic comedy film directed by Stephen Herek from a screenplay by Hailey DeDominicis. The Netflix film follows Avery, a young woman who is spending her first Christmas with her boyfriend’s family but is shocked to find out that her ex is also there, and they decide to hide their shared romantic history. Our Little Secret stars Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky, Henry Czerny, Judy Reyes, Chris Parnell, and Kristin Chenoweth. So, if you loved the heartwarming love story, funny family drama, and compelling characters in Our Little Secret, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Exmas (Prime Video) Credit – Amazon Studios
Exmas is a romantic comedy film directed by Jonah Feingold from a screenplay by Dan Steele. The 2023 film follows Graham, a young man who decides...
Our Little Secret is a romantic comedy film directed by Stephen Herek from a screenplay by Hailey DeDominicis. The Netflix film follows Avery, a young woman who is spending her first Christmas with her boyfriend’s family but is shocked to find out that her ex is also there, and they decide to hide their shared romantic history. Our Little Secret stars Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky, Henry Czerny, Judy Reyes, Chris Parnell, and Kristin Chenoweth. So, if you loved the heartwarming love story, funny family drama, and compelling characters in Our Little Secret, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Exmas (Prime Video) Credit – Amazon Studios
Exmas is a romantic comedy film directed by Jonah Feingold from a screenplay by Dan Steele. The 2023 film follows Graham, a young man who decides...
- 12/3/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Warning: spoilers for Our Little Secret & EXmas.
Netflix’s Our Little Secret is a Christmas rom-com starring Lindsay Lohan, and its premise might sound familiar to some, as a movie quietly released in 2023 shares the same concept. As part of Lindsay Lohan’s creative partnership with Netflix comes Our Little Secret, directed by Stephen Herek and executive produced by Lohan. Our Little Secret follows Avery (Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding), who met when they were kids and formed a very strong and special friendship, which, with time, developed into love. Unfortunately, they break up when Avery gets a job in London and Logan tries to get her to stay.
Ten years later, Avery, who returned to the city at some point, is dating Cam (Jon Rudnitsky), and Logan, who never left, is dating Cassie (Katie Baker). Avery and Logan are spending the holidays at their respective partners’ family home, but to their surprise,...
Netflix’s Our Little Secret is a Christmas rom-com starring Lindsay Lohan, and its premise might sound familiar to some, as a movie quietly released in 2023 shares the same concept. As part of Lindsay Lohan’s creative partnership with Netflix comes Our Little Secret, directed by Stephen Herek and executive produced by Lohan. Our Little Secret follows Avery (Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding), who met when they were kids and formed a very strong and special friendship, which, with time, developed into love. Unfortunately, they break up when Avery gets a job in London and Logan tries to get her to stay.
Ten years later, Avery, who returned to the city at some point, is dating Cam (Jon Rudnitsky), and Logan, who never left, is dating Cassie (Katie Baker). Avery and Logan are spending the holidays at their respective partners’ family home, but to their surprise,...
- 11/30/2024
- by Adrienne Tyler
- ScreenRant
David Spade and Theo Von will star in and produce a buddy comedy, “Busboys,” which they wrote and are self-financing.
Set in a border town in Arizona, the movie follows David and Theo, two friends who “think becoming waiters will solve all of their problems. They are wrong,” per the logline.
Jonah Feingold will direct “Busboys,” which is also produced by Robert Ogden Barnum alongside Spade and Von.
Production will kick off Jan. 10 in Los Angeles.
“We are looking forward to gracing everyone with this comedy that no one asked for,” said Spade in a statement.
Spade, who became a household name during his stint as a “Saturday Night Live” cast member, has also starred in comedies such as “Joe Dirt,” “Grown Ups” and “The Wrong Missy.” He was also in the sitcoms “Rules of Engagement” and “8 Simple Rules.” He received an Emmy nomination for his role as Dennis Finch on “Just Shoot Me.
Set in a border town in Arizona, the movie follows David and Theo, two friends who “think becoming waiters will solve all of their problems. They are wrong,” per the logline.
Jonah Feingold will direct “Busboys,” which is also produced by Robert Ogden Barnum alongside Spade and Von.
Production will kick off Jan. 10 in Los Angeles.
“We are looking forward to gracing everyone with this comedy that no one asked for,” said Spade in a statement.
Spade, who became a household name during his stint as a “Saturday Night Live” cast member, has also starred in comedies such as “Joe Dirt,” “Grown Ups” and “The Wrong Missy.” He was also in the sitcoms “Rules of Engagement” and “8 Simple Rules.” He received an Emmy nomination for his role as Dennis Finch on “Just Shoot Me.
- 11/20/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Comedians David Spade and Theo Von are set to produce and star in Busboys, a buddy comedy that they co-wrote and have self-financed, which enters production in Los Angeles at the top of the new year.
Set in a border town in Arizona, the film follows David and Theo, two friends that think becoming waiters will solve all their problems. They are wrong.
Jonah Feingold (At Midnight) is directing from Spade and Von’s script, with Robert Ogden Barnum joining the pair as producers.
Stated Spade, “We are looking forward to gracing everyone with this comedy that no one asked for.”
Breaking out as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, Spade has since then gone on to film and TV projects like Joe Dirt, Grown Ups, The Wrong Missy, Rules of Engagement, and 8 Simples Rules, among many others. A four-time Emmy nominee who continues to tour his stand-up shows nationwide,...
Set in a border town in Arizona, the film follows David and Theo, two friends that think becoming waiters will solve all their problems. They are wrong.
Jonah Feingold (At Midnight) is directing from Spade and Von’s script, with Robert Ogden Barnum joining the pair as producers.
Stated Spade, “We are looking forward to gracing everyone with this comedy that no one asked for.”
Breaking out as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, Spade has since then gone on to film and TV projects like Joe Dirt, Grown Ups, The Wrong Missy, Rules of Engagement, and 8 Simples Rules, among many others. A four-time Emmy nominee who continues to tour his stand-up shows nationwide,...
- 11/20/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Gravitas Ventures has acquired worldwide distribution rights to BuzzFeed Studios’ documentary “Brother Orange.”
The doc follows the story of Matt Stopera, a BuzzFeed founding editor, whose life takes an unexpected turn when his stolen phone becomes the catalyst for a 2015 BuzzFeed article that went viral. The film chronicles how Stopera tracks down ‘Brother Orange,’ a.k.a. Li Hongjun, who’s selfies taken next to orange trees begin appearing on the reporter’s ‘ iCloud feed a year after his phone was stolen.
Hongjun, who lives in China, ended up with Stopera’s stolen phone. The story received over 100 million views on social media, including over 70 million shares on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform.
In 2016, Variety reported that Jim Parsons was in talks to star as Stopera in the Warner Bros. narrative adaptation of the “Brother Orange” article, which never came to fruition.
The doc, directed and executive-produced by Abe Forman-Greenwald,...
The doc follows the story of Matt Stopera, a BuzzFeed founding editor, whose life takes an unexpected turn when his stolen phone becomes the catalyst for a 2015 BuzzFeed article that went viral. The film chronicles how Stopera tracks down ‘Brother Orange,’ a.k.a. Li Hongjun, who’s selfies taken next to orange trees begin appearing on the reporter’s ‘ iCloud feed a year after his phone was stolen.
Hongjun, who lives in China, ended up with Stopera’s stolen phone. The story received over 100 million views on social media, including over 70 million shares on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform.
In 2016, Variety reported that Jim Parsons was in talks to star as Stopera in the Warner Bros. narrative adaptation of the “Brother Orange” article, which never came to fruition.
The doc, directed and executive-produced by Abe Forman-Greenwald,...
- 11/19/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Since its premiere in September 2007 all the way to its series finale in December 2012 and to this day, Gossip Girl has been one of the most beloved teen drama series of all time. The CW series based on the book series of the same name helped launched its home network and became a pop culture phenomenon in no time.
The series launched its young cast of stars into superstars, with the likes of Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, and more becoming movie and television stars. Gossip Girl even launch one of the most successful modern rock stars! The cast has truly come a long way from their days on the Upper East Side.
As Gossip Girl makes its triumphant return to Netflix in the United States on Oct. 29, 2024, millions of fans will start rewatching the series and inevitably wondering, "How old was the cast 17 years ago?" Let's...
The series launched its young cast of stars into superstars, with the likes of Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, and more becoming movie and television stars. Gossip Girl even launch one of the most successful modern rock stars! The cast has truly come a long way from their days on the Upper East Side.
As Gossip Girl makes its triumphant return to Netflix in the United States on Oct. 29, 2024, millions of fans will start rewatching the series and inevitably wondering, "How old was the cast 17 years ago?" Let's...
- 10/27/2024
- by Reed Gaudens
- Netflix Life
FX is moving forward with its drama from Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo, TheWrap has learned. The series originally received a pilot order in February, at which point it was tentatively titled “The Sensitive Kind.”
The upcoming drama is described as “a Tulsa noir about a guy who knows too much,” according to the official logline, and is produced by Fxp. Hawke will star in and executive produce the drama series, while the “Reservation Dogs” co-creator will serve as its creator, executive producer, writer and director. Garrett Basch also executive produces.
FX declined to comment for this story.
“Reservation Dogs” star Kaniehtiio Horn and Killer Mike are also attached to the pilot, as are Cody Lightning, Michael Hitchcock (“Grand Death Lotto,” “Exmas”) and Ryan Kiera Armstrong (“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” “American Horror Story,” “Firestarter”)
It’s further been reported that Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd,...
The upcoming drama is described as “a Tulsa noir about a guy who knows too much,” according to the official logline, and is produced by Fxp. Hawke will star in and executive produce the drama series, while the “Reservation Dogs” co-creator will serve as its creator, executive producer, writer and director. Garrett Basch also executive produces.
FX declined to comment for this story.
“Reservation Dogs” star Kaniehtiio Horn and Killer Mike are also attached to the pilot, as are Cody Lightning, Michael Hitchcock (“Grand Death Lotto,” “Exmas”) and Ryan Kiera Armstrong (“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” “American Horror Story,” “Firestarter”)
It’s further been reported that Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd,...
- 10/1/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Apple TV+’s series The Buccaneers is taking on a new crew member.
Leighton Meester is joining the period drama for its forthcoming second season. Details on the character the former Gossip Girl and Single Parents star will play are being kept quiet for now.
Meester will become part of a cast that also includes Kristine Frøseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Totah, Aubri Ibrag, Imogen Waterhouse, Christina Hendricks, Mia Threapleton, Guy Remmers, Matthew Broome, Josh Dylan and Barney Fishwick.
The Buccaneers is based on an unfinished novel by Edith Wharton and follows a group of American girls who burst onto the London social scene in the 1870s, setting off an Anglo-American culture clash. In season two, the group has settled in London and taken their places in society: Nan (Frøseth) is now a duchess, Conchita (Boe) has also married into nobility, and Jinny (Waterhouse) is a celebrity — albeit one wanted for kidnapping her unborn child.
Leighton Meester is joining the period drama for its forthcoming second season. Details on the character the former Gossip Girl and Single Parents star will play are being kept quiet for now.
Meester will become part of a cast that also includes Kristine Frøseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Totah, Aubri Ibrag, Imogen Waterhouse, Christina Hendricks, Mia Threapleton, Guy Remmers, Matthew Broome, Josh Dylan and Barney Fishwick.
The Buccaneers is based on an unfinished novel by Edith Wharton and follows a group of American girls who burst onto the London social scene in the 1870s, setting off an Anglo-American culture clash. In season two, the group has settled in London and taken their places in society: Nan (Frøseth) is now a duchess, Conchita (Boe) has also married into nobility, and Jinny (Waterhouse) is a celebrity — albeit one wanted for kidnapping her unborn child.
- 10/1/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Gossip Girl” actress Leighton Meester poses for the St. John x Edie Parker “Tweed Burn” vintage-knit collaboration, photographed by Christian Soria:
Meester is noted for her role as ‘Blair Waldorf’ on the “Gossip Girl” TV series.
She also appeared in the films “Killer Movie” (2008), “Country Strong” (2010), “The Roommate” (2011), “Monte Carlo” (2011), “The Oranges” (2011), “The Judge” (2014), “The Weekend Away” (2022), and “EXmas” (2023).
As a singer, she ha released solo singles "Somebody to Love" (2009) and "Your Love's a Drug" (2010) on the Universal Republic label. Meester has also recorded songs for various soundtracks. Her debut album, “Heartstrings”, was independently released in 2014.
She has also modeled, having been ‘the face’ of the Jimmy Choo, Herbal Essences, and Vera Wang brands.
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Meester is noted for her role as ‘Blair Waldorf’ on the “Gossip Girl” TV series.
She also appeared in the films “Killer Movie” (2008), “Country Strong” (2010), “The Roommate” (2011), “Monte Carlo” (2011), “The Oranges” (2011), “The Judge” (2014), “The Weekend Away” (2022), and “EXmas” (2023).
As a singer, she ha released solo singles "Somebody to Love" (2009) and "Your Love's a Drug" (2010) on the Universal Republic label. Meester has also recorded songs for various soundtracks. Her debut album, “Heartstrings”, was independently released in 2014.
She has also modeled, having been ‘the face’ of the Jimmy Choo, Herbal Essences, and Vera Wang brands.
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 4/21/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
FX’s pilot The Sensitive Kind from creator Sterlin Harjo (Reservation Dogs) has added five to its cast: Killer Mike (Ozark), Kaniehtiio Horn (Reservation Dogs), Cody Lightning (Echo), Michael Hitchcock (Grand Death Lotto) and Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew).
Details as to the roles these actors will play are under wraps.
Also written, directed and exec produced by Harjo, The Sensitive Kind is described as a Tulsa noir about a guy (Ethan Hawke) who knows too much. As previously announced, Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd, Tracy Letts, Kyle Maclachlan and Macon Blair will also star.
The project is Harjo’s first for TV since Reservation Dogs, the acclaimed FX dramedy which won an AFI Award for each of its three seasons. Additional EPs include Garrett Basch and Hawke. FX Productions is the studio.
A Grammy-winning rapper of Run the Jewels fame, Killer...
Details as to the roles these actors will play are under wraps.
Also written, directed and exec produced by Harjo, The Sensitive Kind is described as a Tulsa noir about a guy (Ethan Hawke) who knows too much. As previously announced, Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd, Tracy Letts, Kyle Maclachlan and Macon Blair will also star.
The project is Harjo’s first for TV since Reservation Dogs, the acclaimed FX dramedy which won an AFI Award for each of its three seasons. Additional EPs include Garrett Basch and Hawke. FX Productions is the studio.
A Grammy-winning rapper of Run the Jewels fame, Killer...
- 4/18/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Photo: gorodenkoff (iStock by Getty Images)
Sure, there are plenty of great free movies on YouTube—but while YouTube is awesome, it’s not the only game in town. So we decided to put together a list of other sites that also offer free movies, break down the pros and cons of each one,...
Sure, there are plenty of great free movies on YouTube—but while YouTube is awesome, it’s not the only game in town. So we decided to put together a list of other sites that also offer free movies, break down the pros and cons of each one,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Ian Spelling
- avclub.com
Stars: Robbie Amell, Leighton Meester, Michael Hitchcock, Kathryn Greenwood, Veronika Slowikowska, Steven Huy | Written by Dan Steele | Directed by Jonah Feingold
Continuing my new Christmas movie watching for Nerdly, EXmas features on the Amazon-linked app Freevee, and sees Graham (Robbie Amell) surprise his family at Christmas only to discover that his ex-fiancée, Ali (Leighton Meester) had been invited, and is already there celebrating the holiday with his family. And with neither wanting to leave, they will have to put up with each other, all while keeping the family happy.
Christmas is the only time you will catch me watching this kind of rom-com, as I usually find the stories too repetitive and uninteresting. I, and most audiences watching, know exactly what is going to happen in this type of movie, even before I’ve watched it but that really doesn’t make any difference in my enjoyment of it.
Perhaps...
Continuing my new Christmas movie watching for Nerdly, EXmas features on the Amazon-linked app Freevee, and sees Graham (Robbie Amell) surprise his family at Christmas only to discover that his ex-fiancée, Ali (Leighton Meester) had been invited, and is already there celebrating the holiday with his family. And with neither wanting to leave, they will have to put up with each other, all while keeping the family happy.
Christmas is the only time you will catch me watching this kind of rom-com, as I usually find the stories too repetitive and uninteresting. I, and most audiences watching, know exactly what is going to happen in this type of movie, even before I’ve watched it but that really doesn’t make any difference in my enjoyment of it.
Perhaps...
- 12/4/2023
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
“Exmas” filmmaker Jonah Feingold is directing a new romantic comedy, “31 Candles.”
The independent film will feature the ensemble cast of Jackie Sandler, Dale Moss of “The Bachelorette” fame, comedian Jared Freid, Catherine Cohen (“The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous”), “Abbot Elementary” actor Larry Owens and newcomer Sarah Coffey.
The call sheet also includes Caroline Aaron (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Djouliet Amara (“The Big Door Prize” on Apple TV+), Seth Barrish (“Billion”) and Lori Tan Chinn (“Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens”). It recently wrapped in production in New York City.
“31 Candles” is inspired by Feingold’s life and follows a 30-year-old New Yorker named Leo Kadner (Feingold), who has a Bar Mitzvah after running into his former summer camp crush, Eva Shapiro (Coffey). He must navigate situationships, exes, and relatives to complete his Mitzvah project… and maybe even grow up. The coming-of-age film explores tradition, identity, and how far someone will go for a former love.
The independent film will feature the ensemble cast of Jackie Sandler, Dale Moss of “The Bachelorette” fame, comedian Jared Freid, Catherine Cohen (“The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous”), “Abbot Elementary” actor Larry Owens and newcomer Sarah Coffey.
The call sheet also includes Caroline Aaron (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Djouliet Amara (“The Big Door Prize” on Apple TV+), Seth Barrish (“Billion”) and Lori Tan Chinn (“Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens”). It recently wrapped in production in New York City.
“31 Candles” is inspired by Feingold’s life and follows a 30-year-old New Yorker named Leo Kadner (Feingold), who has a Bar Mitzvah after running into his former summer camp crush, Eva Shapiro (Coffey). He must navigate situationships, exes, and relatives to complete his Mitzvah project… and maybe even grow up. The coming-of-age film explores tradition, identity, and how far someone will go for a former love.
- 12/4/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Freevee's EXmas is a hilarious 2023 movie about exes and the holidays anchored with a remarkable cast led by Robbie Amell.
Directed by Jonah Feingold, EXmas is a romantic comedy revolving around a former couple who unexpectedly reunite during Christmas.
In the film, Graham (Robbie Amell) goes home to surprise his family for the holidays, but he is blindsided by his ex-fiancée (Leighton Meester) when he discovers that she is already present at home with his family.
Read full article on The Direct.
Directed by Jonah Feingold, EXmas is a romantic comedy revolving around a former couple who unexpectedly reunite during Christmas.
In the film, Graham (Robbie Amell) goes home to surprise his family for the holidays, but he is blindsided by his ex-fiancée (Leighton Meester) when he discovers that she is already present at home with his family.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/20/2023
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
EXmas is a romance-comedy that revolves around the lives of an estranged couple. The able cast of the film includes Leighton Meester, Robbie Amell, and others. The plot has been spun around the story of a transitional phase between a couple. They have been transitioning from an estranged relationship to getting back together. EXmas beautifully brings out the rekindling relationship between Ali and Graham. The film is replete with a beautiful essence of Christmas merriment, captivating audiences. Will Ali and Graham finally be able to hit it off? How will Ali’s family help them get back together? Let us find out!
Spoilers Ahead
What Role Does Graham’s Family Play In Their Relationship?
Ali surprises his family on Christmas when he suddenly visits them after telling them initially that he wouldn’t come. He is surprised to find that his ex-fiancé Ali is at his place and has been vibing well with his family.
Spoilers Ahead
What Role Does Graham’s Family Play In Their Relationship?
Ali surprises his family on Christmas when he suddenly visits them after telling them initially that he wouldn’t come. He is surprised to find that his ex-fiancé Ali is at his place and has been vibing well with his family.
- 11/19/2023
- by Debjyoti Dey
- Film Fugitives
EXmas is a Christmas rom-com film directed by Jonah Feingold, from a screenplay by Dan Steele. The Freevee revolves around Graham (Robbie Amell), his family, and his ex-fiancée Ali during the Christmas holiday. When Graham has to work during Christmas he tells his family that he won’t be able to make it home, but despite his work promises he still goes home and finds his ex, who broke up with him sometime ago celebrating Christmas with his family. When he learns that his family invited her and they still like her he vows to make everyone hate her and ask her to leave by Christmas time.
The rom-com film stars Robbie Amell and Leighton Meester as the leading duo Graham and Ali. The supporting cast includes Michael Hitchcock and Kathryn Greenwood as Graham’s parents Dennis and Jeannie. It also stars Veronika Slowikowska and Steven Huy as Graham’s siblings Mindy and Elliot,...
The rom-com film stars Robbie Amell and Leighton Meester as the leading duo Graham and Ali. The supporting cast includes Michael Hitchcock and Kathryn Greenwood as Graham’s parents Dennis and Jeannie. It also stars Veronika Slowikowska and Steven Huy as Graham’s siblings Mindy and Elliot,...
- 11/19/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell play ex-fiancés in a war to win the title of best ex in Amazon Freevee’s upcoming holiday movie “EXmas,” lending itself to the battle of the sexes themes found in 1930s and ’40s screwball comedies.
“I thought the idea of two exes under one roof really was reminiscent of the films I’ve loved recently, whether it’s a movie like a ‘Bringing Up Baby,’ ‘The Lady Eve’ or ‘The Philadelphia Story,'” director Jonah Feingold told TheWrap, jokingly adding that he “tricked” Freevee and Buzzfeed into making a Cary Grant-esque movie.
In “EXmas,” which is now streaming on Amazon Freevee, exes Ali (Meester) and Graham (Amell) find themselves stuck in the same house after Graham’s family invites Ali for the holidays after Graham tells them he’ll be stuck at work for Christmas. When Graham surprises his family, he’s shocked...
“I thought the idea of two exes under one roof really was reminiscent of the films I’ve loved recently, whether it’s a movie like a ‘Bringing Up Baby,’ ‘The Lady Eve’ or ‘The Philadelphia Story,'” director Jonah Feingold told TheWrap, jokingly adding that he “tricked” Freevee and Buzzfeed into making a Cary Grant-esque movie.
In “EXmas,” which is now streaming on Amazon Freevee, exes Ali (Meester) and Graham (Amell) find themselves stuck in the same house after Graham’s family invites Ali for the holidays after Graham tells them he’ll be stuck at work for Christmas. When Graham surprises his family, he’s shocked...
- 11/18/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with your loved ones is the best part of coming home for the holidays, but what would you do if when you got home you realized that there was someone there that you hadn’t planned on spending Christmas with… your ex-fiancée? That’s the story at the heart of the new Freevee original movie “EXmas” debuting on Friday, Nov. 17. Starring Robbie Amell and Leighton Meester, the new holiday rom-com tests just how close your family should be with your ex. You can watch with a free sign-up to Freevee.
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Coming home for the holidays is never a dull experience, especially not for...
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Coming home for the holidays is never a dull experience, especially not for...
- 11/17/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
EXmas is a delightful holiday rom-com featuring some classic but relatable tropes. While we may not find our ex at our holiday table, most of us have longed for a holiday like the Stroops share.
It features charismatic stars, including Robbie Amell as Grham and Leighton Meester as Ali. Michael Hitchcock and Kathryn Greenwood were hilarious and Graham’s holiday-obsessed parents.
Jonah Feingold loves directing com-coms, and he’s had great success with his two prior films, Dating in New York and At Midnight. We were excited to speak with him about how he directed Amazon Freevee’s EXmas.
Feingold spoke with us during a recent virtual press day about which holiday films inspired him, how he selected the cast, and how essential the family dynamics were to this film.
Check it out below.
Hi Jonah. I’ve heard you love rom-coms. How did you get involved in EXmas? Did...
It features charismatic stars, including Robbie Amell as Grham and Leighton Meester as Ali. Michael Hitchcock and Kathryn Greenwood were hilarious and Graham’s holiday-obsessed parents.
Jonah Feingold loves directing com-coms, and he’s had great success with his two prior films, Dating in New York and At Midnight. We were excited to speak with him about how he directed Amazon Freevee’s EXmas.
Feingold spoke with us during a recent virtual press day about which holiday films inspired him, how he selected the cast, and how essential the family dynamics were to this film.
Check it out below.
Hi Jonah. I’ve heard you love rom-coms. How did you get involved in EXmas? Did...
- 11/16/2023
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Exmas is a delightful holiday rom-com with infectious chemistry between the lead actors, Robbie Amell and Leighton Meester. Their performances make the characters likable despite their flaws. The film delivers unexpectedly funny comedy, thanks to the cast's seamless chemistry and witty dialogue. It will have you chuckling with laughter and adds to the overall charm of the movie. While Exmas follows predictable genre clichés, it still manages to be a warm and charming Christmas flick.
Thanks to Hallmark, Lifetime, and Hollywood in general, the Christmas season is the time for rom-coms. Its nigh impossible to count the romantic comedies that studios dump out every Christmastime like snow in Buffalo. But for every 100th or so sloppy holiday rom-com, there is a film that shines so brightly among the rest, it's instantly considered a Christmas classic. Take Love Actually and your Happiest Season, for example, not to mention the countless classics...
Thanks to Hallmark, Lifetime, and Hollywood in general, the Christmas season is the time for rom-coms. Its nigh impossible to count the romantic comedies that studios dump out every Christmastime like snow in Buffalo. But for every 100th or so sloppy holiday rom-com, there is a film that shines so brightly among the rest, it's instantly considered a Christmas classic. Take Love Actually and your Happiest Season, for example, not to mention the countless classics...
- 11/16/2023
- by Olly Dyche
- MovieWeb
Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell play exes with a vendetta in the upcoming Amazon Freevee rom-com “EXmas,” except unlike other former flames, ex-fiancés Ali (Meester) and Graham (Amell) are dealing with their tensions under the same roof.
In an exclusive clip shared with TheWrap, Ali and Graham weather the cold while fishing in a lodge with Graham’s father and brother when Graham’s dad asks the pair if they have been dating since breaking up.
“Everyone,” Graham replies, adding that he’s “not discriminating against any dating app” and is “going head-first.”
“Wow, that’s disgusting,” Ali responds in the clip.
As the group shivers in the freezing temperatures, Ali asks the family to move the heater closer to her, to which Graham responds “no, you don’t have to do that — it’s fine where it is.”
“It’s getting everybody I think,” Graham insists.
Graham’s dad...
In an exclusive clip shared with TheWrap, Ali and Graham weather the cold while fishing in a lodge with Graham’s father and brother when Graham’s dad asks the pair if they have been dating since breaking up.
“Everyone,” Graham replies, adding that he’s “not discriminating against any dating app” and is “going head-first.”
“Wow, that’s disgusting,” Ali responds in the clip.
As the group shivers in the freezing temperatures, Ali asks the family to move the heater closer to her, to which Graham responds “no, you don’t have to do that — it’s fine where it is.”
“It’s getting everybody I think,” Graham insists.
Graham’s dad...
- 11/15/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
CinemaBlind’s Review – 60%
The holiday season is finally here and so is Prime Video’s ad-supported streaming service Freevee’s Christmas rom-com film EXmas. Starring Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell in the lead roles, this film works solely because of the charming chemistry shared by all of the cast members, especially the leading duo.
Directed by Jonah Feingold, from a screenplay by Dan Steele, EXmas revolves around Graham (Amell), his family, and his ex-fiancée Ali during the Christmas holiday. When Graham has to work during Christmas he tells his family that he won’t be able to make it home, but despite his work promises he still goes home and finds his ex, who broke up with him sometime ago celebrating Christmas with his family. When he learns that his family invited her and they still like her he vows to make everyone hate her and ask her to leave by Christmas time.
The holiday season is finally here and so is Prime Video’s ad-supported streaming service Freevee’s Christmas rom-com film EXmas. Starring Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell in the lead roles, this film works solely because of the charming chemistry shared by all of the cast members, especially the leading duo.
Directed by Jonah Feingold, from a screenplay by Dan Steele, EXmas revolves around Graham (Amell), his family, and his ex-fiancée Ali during the Christmas holiday. When Graham has to work during Christmas he tells his family that he won’t be able to make it home, but despite his work promises he still goes home and finds his ex, who broke up with him sometime ago celebrating Christmas with his family. When he learns that his family invited her and they still like her he vows to make everyone hate her and ask her to leave by Christmas time.
- 11/15/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Amazon Freevee's new rom-com, EXmas, stars Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell, and the film explores the roller coaster of emotions when two exes are unexpectedly reunited during the Christmas season. The film features a unique twist as the ex-fiancé's family is already celebrating with his ex-fiancée, leading to a hilarious and chaotic battle for who gets to spend Christmas with them. With a decked-out holiday setting and a talented ensemble cast, including Michael Hitchcock and Kathryn Greenwood, EXmas promises to deliver a perfect mix of holiday cheer and BuzzFeed Studios' signature humor.
Amazon Freevee is getting into the Christmas spirit with EXmas, a new rom-com starring Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell. The film was written by Dan Steele, who previously wrote for Meester on Gossip Girl, and directed by Jonah Feingold. It’s Feingold’s third feature film and third romantic comedy, following his debut feature Dating & New York and sophomore effort At Midnight.
Amazon Freevee is getting into the Christmas spirit with EXmas, a new rom-com starring Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell. The film was written by Dan Steele, who previously wrote for Meester on Gossip Girl, and directed by Jonah Feingold. It’s Feingold’s third feature film and third romantic comedy, following his debut feature Dating & New York and sophomore effort At Midnight.
- 11/15/2023
- by Owen Danoff
- ScreenRant
"Gossip Girl" tells the story of a bunch of wealthy Upper East Siders (and a few Brooklynites) as they deal with drama, romance, and chaos in the Big Apple. The show, which ran from 2007 to 2012, also happened to make much of its young cast into huge stars. Blake Lively, of course, starred as Serena van der Woodsen on "Gossip Girl" and has since gone on to be a prominent A-lister. Penn Badgley, who played the seemingly innocuous Dan Humphrey, now stars as another seemingly harmless (but very murderous) character on the hit show "You." Meanwhile, Taylor Momsen, who played Dan's little sister Jenny Humphrey, transitioned from television into a successful music career after leaving "Gossip Girl"; she currently fronts the band The Pretty Reckless.
Not that much time has passed since "Gossip Girl," though the show already received a reboot that ran from 2021 to 2023. Still, in the decade since the...
Not that much time has passed since "Gossip Girl," though the show already received a reboot that ran from 2021 to 2023. Still, in the decade since the...
- 11/7/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Robbie Amell has played a variety of roles throughout his career, from a superhero in the Arrowverse to an uploaded software programmer in Upload. With his most recent role in the upcoming Christmas-themed romantic comedy EXmas, however, he'll get the chance to show off his ice-skating skills with a surprisingly technical hockey scene. Collider can exclusively share a behind-the-scenes video that sees Amell taking to the ice alongside multiple stunt performers and one amazingly talented camera person to capture a game he plays with his family in the film.
- 11/7/2023
- by Ryan O'Rourke
- Collider.com
Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell discover coming home for Christmas can be just a little stressful when they star in the Amazon Freevee original romantic comedy EXmas from BuzzFeed Studios, set to premiere on Nov. 17.
Amell plays Graham, who decides to surprise his family by traveling home for the holidays, only to encounter an unexpected guest of honor, Ali (Meester), who also happens to be his ex-fiancée. The two exes battle it out to see who the family will pick to stay through Christmas Day, and who must go.
EXmas is directed by Jonah Feingold and written by Dan Steele. The film will launch exclusively on the free streamer Freevee in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Austria, while also playing on Prime Video in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Amazon owns and operates Freevee alongside its more premium Prime Video offering, and uses the free streamer...
Amell plays Graham, who decides to surprise his family by traveling home for the holidays, only to encounter an unexpected guest of honor, Ali (Meester), who also happens to be his ex-fiancée. The two exes battle it out to see who the family will pick to stay through Christmas Day, and who must go.
EXmas is directed by Jonah Feingold and written by Dan Steele. The film will launch exclusively on the free streamer Freevee in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Austria, while also playing on Prime Video in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Amazon owns and operates Freevee alongside its more premium Prime Video offering, and uses the free streamer...
- 10/17/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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