Olivia Wilde's Holiday Comedy ‘Naughty’ Cast, Release Date and Production Details
Olivia Wilde is directing her fourth feature film, the holiday comedy “Naughty”. The story follows Mallory, a single mother played by Jennifer Aniston, who hopes to win custody of her son by locating Santa Claus – portrayed by Peter Dinklage – and convincing him to testify in her divorce hearing. The screenplay was written by Jimmy Warden and the project is being produced by LuckyChap Productions, the company founded by Margot Robbie. Universal Pictures will distribute the film, which has been slated for theatrical release on 5 November 2027. The film was first announced in 2023 and described by Variety as a “Bridesmaids‑style comedy set at the North Pole”. Wilde has said the movie is the biggest directorial effort of her career.
The casting of Aniston and Dinklage was confirmed by multiple trade outlets, and production is expected to begin in the summer of 2026. The film is positioned as a major studio holiday‑season offering, aiming to blend comedy with a heartfelt premise.
Entities: Jennifer Aniston · LuckyChap Productions · Olivia Wilde · Peter Dinklage · Universal Pictures
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Olivia Wilde is directing a film titled 'Naughty'. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] 'Naughty' is scheduled for theatrical release on November 5, 2027. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Universal Pictures will distribute the film. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Peter Dinklage plays Santa Claus in 'Naughty'. (All articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Jimmy Warden wrote the screenplay for “Naughty”. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The plot involves Mallory seeking custody by convincing Santa to testify in a divorce hearing. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Jennifer Aniston stars as Mallory in 'Naughty'. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] LuckyChap Productions is producing the film. (All articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Olivia Wilde is directing the film “Naughty”. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The project was first announced in 2023 and described as “Bridesmaids at the North Pole”. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] LuckyChap Productions is producing “Naughty”. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Jennifer Aniston will star as Mallory in “Naughty”. (multiple sources)