Melissa McCarthy is to star in a Christmas film that will be written by Richard Curtis credit:Bang ShowbizMelissa McCarthy is to star in a new Christmas film that will be written by Richard Curtis. The film is being made for Peacock and Working Title partners Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner will produce with Riva Marker from Linden Productions. He previously wrote and created the Anna Kendrick romantic comedy series 'Love Life' for HBO Max and wrote and directed 'In a Relationship' – the film that stars Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano and Dree Hemingway. The 52-year-old actress starred in the comedy film 'Bridesmaids' as Megan Price but director Paul Feig revealed that she was a last-minute casting after a long period of auditions. Curtis has previously written hit films such as 'Four Weddings and a Funeral', 'Notting Hill' and 'Bridget Jones's Diary'.

Source: The Star December 15, 2022 13:39 UTC