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It’s really fun. Harper privately begs her to stay and as they are about to kiss, they are caught by Sloane who prepares to expose their relationship to the family. At the Caldwells' house, Abby meets Harper's father, Ted, her perfectionist mother, Tipper, and her wacky artistic sister, Jane. [10], It was released digitally in the United States on November 25, 2020, by Hulu. The sisters get into a public fight, ruining the party. And it’s also now so widely accessible to so many people; that also feels really positive and great. As the movie starts, Abby and Harper smile at each other lovingly. From left: Alison Brie, Clea DuVall, Kristen Stewart, Mary Holland and Aubrey Plaza. I think there’s something about that that is universally relatable. Is there any bittersweetness that it wasn’t able to hit theaters, even if it’s experiencing much success on Hulu? We love Clea DuVall as an actress. Then he gets a phone call from the donor he's been trying to impress, who will support him only if Harper suppresses any details about her personal life. I’m so glad that we’re able to put it out into the world this year, because we need it. Cr. Everybody is in this movie, quite frankly. The movie from actors and writers Clea DuVall and Mary Holland was filmed in the Steel City in January and February and stars big names like Kristen Stewart, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Alison Brie, Victor Garber and Mary Steenburgen. AD: That’s definitely true. Kristen Stewart lost track of her lines working alongside Mary Steenburgen and Mary Holland in new ... because she was so eager to work with Happiest Season’s co-writer and director Clea DuVall. [16], Leah Greenblatt of Entertainment Weekly gave the film a B+ and described it as "a smart, heartfelt comedy whose small flaws are easily blotted out by bigger charms. At the end, she and the woman she loves get to get engaged. John reminds her that coming out can be terrifying for gay people, but has nothing to do with Harper's love for her. Abby Holland and Harper Caldwell are a couple who have been dating nearly a year. Such a fun place to be for two months. This is serious, committed long-term relationship. [7], Principal photography began on January 21, 2020, in Pittsburgh and wrapped on February 28, 2020, shortly before the film industry was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. DAVID LEE /NETFLIX © 2020, Nicole Beharie On Her Character's Impactful Journey in 'Miss Juneteenth', Predictions Friday – Slow Ride, Take it Easy…(with a Preferential Ballot), Jonathan Chait on Hollywood’s New Blacklist, Five Questions With… ‘Barb and Star’ Cinematographer Toby Oliver, Best Director – 12 Years After Bigelow, the Academy Once Again Eyes History, Film Threat’s Award This! AD: That’s great. The story is written by Clea DuVall and Mary Holland (Animals. ) [19], In December 2020, DuVall said "I would love to do a sequel. Believing she is a shoplifter, Ted and Tipper think it might be better if they keep Abby away from upcoming social events. You can really see it in a more conservative setting, but I think that idea of being scared that you’re not perfect or unsure if you’re gonna be accepted, I feel like that is a pretty universal thing that everybody can relate to. Clea DuVall and Mary Holland, who co-wrote the film (DuVall also directed and Holland plays Harper’s sister Jane), told me during a recent Zoom call that they understand this movie doesn’t gloss over the hard stuff in order to bring fluffy, gay holiday cheer. Mary Holland, a veteran of the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater, recently developed the YouTube Red comedy pilot Romancing the Globe. We need a movie like this. The Strip District is a lot of fun. I’m keeping everything crossed. Follow her on Twitter at @heydudemeg. What was it like filming there for you? TriStar Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to “ Happiest Season ” from writing duo Clea DuVall and Mary Holland, with DuVall on board to direct. AD: I keep saying that I need a spin-off film from Jane or the same movie from Jane’s point of view—although there are so many points of view that would be interesting in the film. AD: I’m sure that’s fun to see that kind of response. The first time I saw Mary Holland in action was at the taping for the 500th episode of the Comedy Bang! "[15] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 69 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". The Caldwells then take a family picture, with Abby included this time. “There’s something about lesbian relationships,” Stewart, who is gay, said when I talked to her about the movie a couple of weeks ago. Clea and I loved that they ended up together. All the locations that we shot at for the movie—it was just perfect. MH: What a treat, first of all, to get to do that. The film's original soundtrack was released on November 6, 2020 through Warner Records and features songs by Anne-Marie, Bebe Rexha, Shea Diamond, Sia, Brandy Clark, Carlie Hanson, and Tegan and Sara among others. At the Caldwells' annual Christmas Eve party, Abby, having tired of her current situation but feeling trapped, is relieved when her good friend John arrives unannounced to pick her up. John follows Abby outside, where the two talk about their stories of coming out to their respective families: Abby's parents were loving and accepting, while John's dad threw him out of the house. But listen, Aubrey is beautiful. But in the end, as I discovered in my conversation with Holland, everything worked out for the best, for both the film and its characters. MH: It feels really rewarding to put this creative project out into the world and have people really engaging with it. One last question: Are you working on any other scripts?Â. You probably do too. But it was also just like, who knew if anybody would care about the movie or not? Ted apologizes to his daughters for making them feel they always had to meet his standard of perfection. The website's critics consensus reads, "A jolly good time with heartfelt performances and more than enough holiday cheer, all you'll want for Christmas is Happiest Season. ‘Happiest Season’: How Clea DuVall Made the Queer Holiday Rom-Com the World Needs Now Armed with a "radical" idea for a rom-com and inspired co … (Laughs) I think our goal in portraying the Caldwells was to really show Harper’s background and how the kind of openness that Jane really embodies is not totally the norm. One year later, Abby and Harper are now engaged, Jane has become a bestselling author with her fantasy novel, The Shadow Dreamers, and Ted has won the mayoral election. DuVall, of course, has worked in … Happiest Season marks Mary Holland’s first … MH: That’s a great question. We loved Pittsburgh. This inspires Sloane to reveal her own secret and even Jane tells her parents how neglected she felt throughout the years. After realizing that her fear of rejection caused her to hurt Riley and will cause her to lose Abby, Harper finally tells the truth to her parents, confirming that she is a lesbian. Kelly covers Keane's "Somewhere Only We Know"; actors Kristen Stewart, Clea DuVall, Mary Steenburgen, Mackenzie Davis, and Mary Holland ("Happiest Season"); TV hostess Martha Stewart ("Martha Knows Best"); Steve Kornacki; Tegan and Sara perform; "[17] Reviewing the film for the Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips gave it 3 out of 4 stars, saying that, despite his general distaste for movies revolving around a secret, "It works. However, on their way to the Caldwells' house, Harper reveals she lied to Abby about coming out to her parents previously; fearing doing so would interfere with her father's campaign for mayor, she doesn't want to come out to her family until after Christmas. It is so interesting how that label has shifted over the years, even our understanding of what the term conservative means. [8][9] During an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in December 2020, Aubrey Plaza revealed that various people on set, including Kristen Stewart tested positive for Covid-19 around the time they were filming. Her work has appeared in Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, The Cut, Paste, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Thrillist, and The Washington Post. I requested to play her. "[18], Happiest Season was nominated for the 2021 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film (Wide Release). [6] The remaining cast was rounded out in January 2020, with the additions of Mary Steenburgen, Victor Garber, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy. When Twitter has something to say about your movie, you know you’ve arrived. Awards Daily: Congratulations on Happiest Season. I feel like at the end of Happiest Season, Jane feels supported by her family and celebrated by them. AD: Fans of the film have had passionate reactions about everything, but about the family, to. It just feels amazing, to have the movie be talked about and invested in in that way. DuVall has said the film is a semi-autobiographical take on her own experiences with her family. [4], In November 2018, Kristen Stewart signed on to star in the film,[5] with Mackenzie Davis joining the cast in January 2019. [14], On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a "Certified Fresh" approval rating of 83% based on 186 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10. She also learns from Riley that Harper has publicly denied her sexuality ever since she was a high school freshman, which makes Abby worried about the future of their relationship. But ultimately they were able to come through it and come together, and Harper was able to finally be her authentic self with her family. Touched by her words, and with encouragement from John, Abby forgives her and they share a kiss. But there’s something really special and perfect and beautiful and we’re so grateful to Hulu for supporting this project and streaming it, because it is a movie that the image of people safe in their homes with their families, curled up and watching this—what a perfect way for people to experience this. We lived right in the Strip District, so we were near all of these great restaurants. MH: I so appreciate the conversation that’s happening, and it’s really great to see so many people so invested in these characters and really caring about the story. In that year, there are a lot of conversations that are happening and a lot of processing. Kristen Wig as Star and Annie Mumolo as Barb in Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. What are you gonna do? Happiest Season is a 2020 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Clea DuVall, from a screenplay written by DuVall and Mary Holland. Co-screenwriter Mary Holland, who also plays Jane, couldn’t have predicted this reaction to the film, co-written and directed by fellow actress Clea Duvall, just as she couldn’t have predicted Happiest Season would come out during a global pandemic. MH: I understand that people are very drawn to her character, and I really appreciate that people are talking to each other about it. Megan McLachlan is a freelance writer that lives in Pittsburgh, PA. The actress stars opposite Mackenzie Davis for a bit of Christmas comfort, with a queer twist, from director Clea DuVall and her “Veep” pal Mary … (Laughs) That was pretty early in the writing process, so I definitely feel like in crafting that character, a lot of what I had in mind was like, this would be such a fun character to play. Who knows? They do see her at long last. From this point, Abby feels even more like an outsider. As an actress that’s written her first film, did you and Clea Duvall take your acting experience into consideration when writing, writing characters you’ve always wanted to play? Maybe she’ll sign some movie deals for it. With Kelly Clarkson, Kristen Stewart, Clea DuVall, Mary Steenburgen. “Conservative” to me five years ago was something so different than it is now. Clea DuVall loves Christmas movies ... Daniel Levy, Mary Holland, Burl Moseley, Victor Garber and Mary Steenburgen also star. [12][13] The film was still distributed internationally by Sony Pictures Releasing International, under its TriStar Pictures label, while Entertainment One Films handled distribution in the United Kingdom and Canada. Clea DuVall and Mary Holland DuVall highlights the acting projects that have influenced her craft as a director. It was so much fun. We interview Happiest Season director Clea DuVall and co-writer Mary Holland about making the film. During the visit, she begins questioning how much she knows about her girlfriend when she sees Ted and Tipper's high expectations and Harper's competitive relationship with her older sister, Sloane. Mary wrote the screenplay for Happiest Season along with Clea DuVall. We’ll see. Director Clea DuVall on set with Kristen Stewart & Mackenzie Davis. The story is co-written by the film’s dedicated director Clea DuVall and delightful co-star Mary Holland, a narrative inspired by some very personal experiences. So does Clea DuVall, who directed the film and co-wrote it with Mary Holland, the scene-stealer who plays Harper’s oft-ignored sister Jane. It's built. Bang! Clea and I always wanted Harper and Abby to have a happy ending, and we didn’t shy away from showing that honest experience and how tough those few days were for both Abby and Harper. "[20], GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film (Wide Release), "TriStar To Distribute 'Happiest Season' Comedy from Clea DuVall & Mary Holland", "Film News Roundup: Kristen Stewart Rom-Com 'Happiest Season' Backed by Entertainment One", "Happiest Season' Director Made LGBT Holiday Rom-Com Because 'I've Never Seen My Experience Represented, "Kristen Stewart to Star in TriStar's 'Happiest Season' (EXCLUSIVE)", "Mackenzie Davis Joins Kristen Stewart in Romantic Comedy 'Happiest Season, "Kristen Stewart's 'Happiest Season' Movie Casting Call TriStar Pictures Casting Call", "Kristen Stewart film 'Happiest Season' to shoot in Pittsburgh later this month", "Aubrey Plaza Reveals Kristen Stewart Had Coronavirus While Filming Happiest Season In February", "Sony's Rom-Com 'Happiest Season' Skips U.S. AD: Yeah, I agree. Abby becomes uncomfortable, especially when she meets Harper's exes, Connor and Riley. What do you think of that as one of the film’s screenwriters? The other thing that everyone’s talking about online—what do you think about all of the discourse that Abby (Kristen Stewart) should have ended up with Riley (Aubrey Plaza)? The family welcomes Abby as Harper's "orphan friend" who has nowhere else to go for Christmas. The 30-year-old actress was joined by co-stars Alison Brie, Mary Holland and Aubrey Plaza at the special drive-in screening, as well as director Clea DuVall… We’re seeing them on a really tough week in their relationship. With an ensemble cast consisting of Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Dan Levy, Mary Holland, Victor Garber, and Mary Steenburgen, the film follows a woman who struggles to come outto her conservative parents while she and her girlfriend visit them during Christmas. There’s nothing she can’t do. Ted is trying to impress a possible donor from the city council to contribute to his campaign, which Abby unwittingly jeopardizes when Sloane's children put an unpaid necklace into her bag during an outing to the mall. MH: I think she’s gonna expand her book series. She appears to have a complicated relationship with her family, too. However Abby still departs with John, feeling that she has been too hurt and can no longer trust in her relationship with Harper. The film stars Holland, Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Burl Moseley, Victor Garber, and Mary Steenburgen. It actually feels absolutely just right. The film was directed by Clea DuVall and produced by Marty Bowen and Isaac Klausner. (Laughs) They’re operating by these expectations in a lot of cases that are self-imposed, expectations of being perfect, having a good reputation, a good image, and all that stuff. Abby sees this as the perfect opportunity to introduce herself to Harper's parents and propose to her on Christmas morning. Or writing characters that would be fulfilling to play for actors? Â. MH: Yeah, I can speak for myself with that. Tipper confronts Ted and details the emotional pain their daughters have clearly experienced as a result of their parenting choices, and how Tipper herself has felt constrained by their need to present as a 'perfect' family. They’ve been together for years. Discussing the film this week with Huff Post, DuVall went into the very loud criticism of Harper and why she and writer co-writer Mary Holland picked … What would a Jane spin-off look like? It is the first LGTBQ Christmas rom-com released by a … We wrote Jane for me to play. I don’t think they got engaged the next day. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the cast. Holland co-wrote the script with director Clea Duvall, whom she met while filming season 6 of HBO’s Veep. Another thing to keep in mind—I’ve heard Clea talk about this and it’s such a great point—there is a one-year chyron between Christmas morning and when we see them and they’re engaged. Heartbroken by this, Abby leaves the house. Sloane reveals in front of the guests that Harper is a lesbian, which Harper denies immediately. Produced by TriStar Pictures, the film was released in the United States on November 25, 2020, by Hulu, and internationally on November 26, by Sony Pictures Releasing International and Entertainment One. Harper goes after Abby to apologize, confessing that she truly loves her and wants to build a life with her. MH: In a way, yes, of course, we would have loved to have seen it in theaters and for people to be able to go out and have a movie-going experience, especially after the entire year. We had such a great time. So I definitely am more than open to it. podcast in a cramped recording studio in Hollywood. Co-screenwriter Mary Holland, who also plays Jane, couldn’t have predicted this reaction to the film, co-written and directed by fellow actress Clea Duvall, just as she couldn’t have predicted Happiest Season would come out during a global pandemic. She asks Abby to pretend to be her straight roommate for the holiday, to which Abby reluctantly agrees. Abby has disliked Christmas since her parents passed away, so Harper spontaneously invites Abby to celebrate the holidays with her family in her hometown. She’s so close to me, to who I am, and what a joy as an actor to get to step into a part that’s close to you. And the people seem real, or at least reality-adjacent. “Happiest Season” Writers Clea DuVall and Mary Holland on the Film's Ending Teen Vogue - De Elizabeth. In April 2018, TriStar Pictures acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the film Happiest Season,[2] with Clea DuVall set to direct from a script she co-wrote with Mary Holland, and production by Marty Bowen and Isaac Klausner through their Temple Hill Productions, with co-financing from Entertainment One, who's theatrical arm will handle UK and Canadian distribution, and with Sony Pictures handling distribution elsewhere through the TriStar label. Photo Credit: Cate Cameron, DA 5 BLOODS (L to R) JONATHAN MAJORS as DAVID , ISIAH WHITLOCK JR. as MELVIN , NORM LEWIS as EDDIE , CLARKE PETERS as OTIS , DELROY LINDO as PAUL in DA 5 BLOODS . Mary Holland: We loved it! On Christmas Eve, the family goes to the cinema to watch It's a Wonderful Life. Nomination ballots for the 82nd Academy Awards¨ were mailed today to the 5,777 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Yes, there are some other scripts that are in the works, and fingers crossed, we’ll get to make those, too. I mean, I have a couple of ideas. Happiest Season is a 2020 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Clea DuVall, from a screenplay written by DuVall and Mary Holland. Jane is already so confident and has such an abundance of self-love and she has no problem being who she is, that I feel like now that she has the support of her family and is buoyed by that, I feel like the sky’s the limit. AD: Before the pandemic struck, this film was slated to be released in theaters, being a rare holiday film about a same-sex female couple. The stars of Hulu's gay holiday rom-com debuted their film at The Grove with a … Directed by Joseph C. Terry. [11] It was previously scheduled for a theatrical release on November 20, 2020, and later rescheduled to November 25, before it was purchased by Hulu due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With an ensemble cast consisting of Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Dan Levy, Mary Holland, Victor Garber, and Mary Steenburgen, the film follows a woman who struggles to come out to her conservative parents while she and her girlfriend visit them during Christmas. However, it turns out, Sloane has a secret of her own: she and her husband, Eric, are getting a divorce. 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I actually live in Pittsburgh, so it’s exciting to see my city on film. In the age of Trump, do you think depicting a conservative family has become more controversial?Â. Hulu’s queer holiday romcom, Happiest Season has been out in the world for over a week now, and the ~discourse~ has yet to be subdued. [3] DuVall said that "in a lot of ways, this movie is autobiographical" and she wrote the film to see her own experiences depicted on-screen. It’s the best. MH: I’m collaborating with a couple of other friends, and ideas are always being worked on in varying degrees. And this past fall, during the weekend in which Happiest Season dropped on Hulu, many fans took to social media to vent their same thought: Why didn’t Abby (Kristen Stewart), the girlfriend who was forced to stay in the closet with Harper (Mackenzie Davis) for a family holiday, end up with Riley (Aubrey Plaza)? Set to go virtual, ‘Minari’ Leads Dorian Awards Nominations with 6, ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Cinematographer Tom Sigel Lenses Spike Lee’s Modern Epic, Yeri Han on Embodying the Practical Core of a American Family in ‘Minari’, Sound Designer Ren Klyce Gives ‘Mank’ That Classic Movie Palace Sound, First Look: Kate Winslet’s Return to HBO with ‘Mare of Easttown’, ShortsTV Launches ‘Road to the Oscars’ Podcast, Editor Harry Yoon on Crafting ‘Minari,’ a Quintessential American Story. I think it worked out the way it was meant to this year. Ted rejects the offer. Happiest Season is now streaming on Hulu.Â. We all had such a great time making the movie that we were talking about it then.

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