The Holdovers

The Holdovers is an upcoming American comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne, written by David Hemingson and starring Paul Giamatti.

The Holdovers
Directed byAlexander Payne
Written byDavid Hemingson
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyEigil Bryld
Edited byKevin Tent
Music byMark Orton
Production
companies
Distributed byFocus Features
Release date
  • November 10, 2023 (2023-11-10) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It will be given a limited release in theatres on November 10, 2023, followed by a wide release on November 22.

Premise

The disliked Deerfield Academy teacher Paul Hunham is put in charge of supervising Angus, a smart and rebellious student unable to journey home for Christmas. Joining them is Mary, the school's head cook.

Cast
  • Paul Giamatti as Paul Hunham, a heavily disliked teacher at Deerfield Academy
  • Dominic Sessa as Angus, a smart but troublemaking student who is unable to come home for Christmas[1]
  • Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Mary, the school's head cook whose son recently died in the Vietnam War
  • Carrie Preston as Lydia Crane, the school office administrator who also works as a waitress

Production

The Holdovers is the second collaboration between director Alexander Payne and actor Paul Giamatti after Sideways (2004). Payne got the idea after watching a 1930s French film and contacted David Hemingson to write the screenplay, which was originally a writing sample for a television pilot.[2] In June 2021, Miramax acquired the distribution rights.[3] In early 2022, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Carrie Preston joined the cast.[4][5] Filming began in Massachusetts on January 27, 2022.[6][7]

Release

On September 11, 2022, a special screening of the film was held for buyers; the following day, it was reported that Focus Features had acquired the distribution rights for $30 million.[8] On February 23, 2023, it was announced the film would receive a limited theatrical release on November 10, 2023, followed by an expansion to wide release on November 22.[1]

References
  1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 23, 2023). "Alexander Payne's Reteam With Paul Giamatti 'The Holdovers' Gets Fall Release Date From Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
  2. Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 14, 2021). "Alexander Payne Taps His Sideways Star Paul Giamatti For The Holdovers: Hot Cannes Package". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 14, 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  3. Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 28, 2021). "Miramax Lands World Rights On Alexander Payne-Directed The Holdovers With Paul Giamatti: Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  4. Kroll, Justin (January 26, 2022). "Da'Vine Joy Randolph Joins Paul Giamatti In Alexander Payne and Miramax's The Holdovers". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  5. Grobar, Matt (March 31, 2022). "The Holdovers: Carrie Preston Boards Alexander Payne's Film For Miramax". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  6. Slane, Kevin (February 4, 2022). "Paul Giamatti is in Massachusetts to film The Holdovers". Boston.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  7. Chitwood, Seth (February 26, 2022). "Paul Giamatti reunites with Alexander Payne to film The Holdovers at Fairhaven High". The Standard-Times. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  8. Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 12, 2022). "In Whopping $30 Million Deal, Focus Features Lands Miramax Alexander Payne-Paul Giamatti Reteam The Holdovers After Toronto Buyers Screening". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
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