When you think of Christmas movies,Elfusually isn’t far from the front of the mind. However, in 2022,Will Ferrellteamed up with a major star for another Christmas movie that’s been a major hit on streaming as the holiday season grows near. Ferrell stars alongsideRyan ReynoldsinSpirited, the musical version ofCharles Dicken’s story of a miserable misanthrope who is taken on a delightful Christmas adventure. As an Apple TV+ Original Film,Spiritedis streaming exclusively on the platform at all times, but the film has recently returned to the top 10 with Christmas right around the corner, currently in the #9 spot on Apple TV+.Spiritedsits at a 70% rating from critics and an 80% score from general audiences on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes.
Spiritedis based on the book by Charles Dickens, withSean AndersandJohn Morristeaming up to pen the screenplay for the film and Anders also directing. Morris and Anders also worked together previously onInstant Family, the 2018 comedy film starringMark WahlbergandAlien: RomulusstarIsabela Merced, who will next feature inThe Last of UsSeason 2 as Dina. The duo also teamed up withDaddy’s HomeandDaddy’s Home 2, the family comedy films which also star Wahlberg and Ferrell but also addedMel GibsonandThomas Haden Churchto its cast. The two also wrote the script forShe’s Out of My League, the romantic comedy starringJay BaruchelandAlice Eve, and are also to thank for two more comedy classics,Hot Tub Time MachineandWe’re the Millers.
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Ferrell most recently appeared as Coach Brink in four episodes ofThe BoysSeason 4, which was around the same time that he voiced Maxime inDespicable Me 4. He also played Mattel’s CEO inBarbieand even voiced Reggie inStrays. As for Reynolds, he made headlines earlier this year thanks to his role as Wade Wilson inDeadpool & Wolverine, and he also teamed up withJohn KrasinskiforIF, the hybrid live-action/animation family comedy that’s streaming on Prime Video. Reynolds also played small roles inBullet TrainandGhosted.
Spiritedstars Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds and was written by John Morris and Sean Anders with Anders also directing. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watchSpiritedonApple TV+.
