Jingle Jangle (film)
Jingle Jangle is an upcoming American musical Christmas film written and directed by David E. Talbert. The film stars Forest Whitaker and Madalen Mills. The film will be released on Netflix in 2020.[1]
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Directed by | David E. Talbert |
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Written by | David E. Talbert |
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Music by | John Debney |
Cinematography | Remi Adefarasin |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
A toymaker and his granddaughter construct a magical invention which, if they can get it to work in time for the holidays, could change their lives forever.
Cast
- Forest Whitaker as Jeronicus Jangle
- Madalen Mills
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Anika Noni Rose
- Phylicia Rashad
- Hugh Bonneville
Production
On December 7, 2017, Netflix bought a pitch from David E. Talbert entitled Jingle Jangle, with Talbert signed on to write and direct the Christmas musical.[2] On September 17, 2018, it was announced that John Legend and Mike Jackson signed on as producers alongside David E. Talbert, and Lyn Sisson-Talbert for Brillstein Entertainment Partners. Ty Stiklorius will executive produce.[1] In October 2018, Forest Whitaker joined the cast of the film.[3] In April 2019, Keegan-Michael Key, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose and Madalen Mills joined the cast.[4] In July 2019, Hugh Bonneville joined the cast.[5]
Principal photography began in June 2019 in Norwich.[6]
References
- "'Jesus Christ Superstar's John Legend & Mike Jackson To Produce David E. Talbert Netflix Holiday Film 'Jingle Jangle'". Deadline. September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 6, 2017). "Netflix Buys 'Jingle Jangle' Pitch From 'Almost Christmas' Filmmaker David E. Talbert". Deadline. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- Fleming Jr., Mike (October 30, 2018). "Forest Whitaker To Star In David E. Talbert's Netflix Holiday Family Musical 'Jingle Jangle'". Deadline. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- N'Duka, Amanda (April 11, 2019). "Netflix 'Jingle Jangle' Musical Adds Keegan-Michael Key, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose & Madalen Mills". Deadline. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- ‘Jingle Jangle’: ‘Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville To Star In David E. Talbert’s Netflix Holiday Family Musical
- Lawes, Ruth (June 10, 2019). "Netflix film Jingle Jangle leaves Norwich street 'cleaner than ever before'". Norwick Evening News. Retrieved June 11, 2019.