From the pen of “Love Really” writer-director Richard Curtis comes a brand new vacation comedy — however this time the magic of the season is actually magic. Premiering on Peacock on Nov. 22, “Genie” follows Melissa McCarthy as Flora, the titular character, who involves the help of a despondent Bernard (Paapa Essiedu). By means of their surprising friendship, the 2 uncover how the ability of affection can unleash a particular vacation magic.
From lacking his daughter’s birthday to his spouse leaving him to getting fired, Bernard is in want of a genie for a number of causes. Fortunately for him, he stumbles upon a jewellery field and unintentionally releases the genie Flora, who can grant limitless needs. Flora has been trapped in that field for over 2,000 years as a consequence of a misunderstanding with a sorcerer in 77 B.C., so Bernard begins to indicate her the world she has been lacking. In the meantime, declaring that he must get his household to like him once more, Bernard and Flora embark on a journey to realize that very aim in time for Christmas.
Curtis’ screenplay, based mostly on his 1991 teleplay “Bernard and the Genie,” is directed by Sam Boyd, creator of “Love Life.” Additionally starring in “Genie” is Alan Cumming, Denée Benton, Luis Guzmán, Marc Maron, Jordyn McIntosh, Tate Ellington and LaChanze. The film is from Common and Working Title, produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Riva Marker and Richard Curtis. McCarthy, Caroline Jaczko, Alexandra Loewy, Sarah-Jane Robinson, Nicole King and Stacy O’Neil government produced the movie.
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