Candy Cane Lane (film)
Candy Cane Lane is an upcoming American Christmas comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger. The film stars Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Robin Thede, Nick Offerman, Chris Redd and Jillian Bell. It will be distributed on Amazon Prime Video in 2023.
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| Directed by | Reginald Hudlin |
| Written by | Kelly Younger |
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| Distributed by | Amazon Prime Video |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Eddie Murphy
- Tracee Ellis Ross
- Robin Thede
- Nick Offerman
- Jillian Bell
- Chris Redd
- Genneya Walton
- Madison Thomas
- Thaddeus J. Mixson
- Haiden Pino
- Danielle Pinnock
- Ken Marino[1]
- Anjelah Johnson-Reyes[1]
- D.C. Young Fly[1]
Production
In July 2022, it was reported that Eddie Murphy will star and produce a new holiday comedy film for Amazon Prime Video. Reginald Hudlin, who directed Murphy in Boomerang (1992) will direct, while Kelly Younger wrote the script inspired by his childhood holiday experiences.[2] In January 2023, Tracee Ellis Ross was cast opposite Murphy.[3][4] Jillian Bell, Robin Thede, Nick Offerman, Chris Redd and Danielle Pinnock were cast in the film.[5][6][7]
Principal photography took place in Los Angeles, California, from December 2022 to February 2023.[8][1]
References
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 10, 2023). "Eddie Murphy Prime Video Movie 'Candy Cane Lane' Adds Ken Marino, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes & D.C. Young Fly". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- Jackson, Angelique (July 19, 2022). "Eddie Murphy to Star in Holiday Comedy 'Candy Cane Lane' for Prime Video". Variety.
- Grobar, Matt (January 3, 2023). "Tracee Ellis Ross Joins Eddie Murphy In Prime Video's Holiday Comedy 'Candy Cane Lane'". Deadline Hollywood.
- Jackson, Angelique (January 3, 2023). "Tracee Ellis Ross Joins Eddie Murphy in 'Candy Cane Lane' for Prime Video". Variety.
- Grobar, Matt (January 4, 2023). "Jillian Bell Joins Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross In Prime Video' Holiday Comedy 'Candy Cane Lane'". Deadline Hollywood.
- Jackson, Angelique (January 5, 2023). "Robin Thede, Nick Offerman and Chris Redd Join Eddie Murphy's 'Candy Cane Lane' (Exclusive)". Variety.
- Grobar, Matt (January 13, 2023). "'Ghosts' Star Danielle Pinnock Latest To Board Prime Video Holiday Comedy 'Candy Cane Lane' With Eddie Murphy". Deadline Hollywood.
- "Candy Cane Lane Production List". Film & Television Industry Alliance. October 31, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2023.