Joy to the World (film)

Joy to the World is an upcoming Christmas film starring Timothy Spall and James Nesbitt. It is written by Ronan Blaney, directed by Edward Hall, and produced by Calico Pictures and Studio Hamburg.

Joy to the World
Directed byEdward Hall
Screenplay byRonan Blaney
Starring
Production
companies
  • Calico Pictures
  • Studio Hamburg
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

A twelve year-old witnesses a bank robbery committed by a man dressed as Santa Claus during a 'Santa Dash' and follows the robber only to also meet a man claiming to be the real Father Christmas.[1][2]

Cast

Production

Written by Ronan Blaney, the film was announced by the Sky Group in February 2023, with filming scheduled to take place in and around Belfast. Production comes from Hamburg Studios and Calico Pictures.[3]

Filming

Principal photography took place in Newtownabbey and Monkstown, County Antrim in March 2023.[4][5] That month, filming also took place in the Turf Lodge housing estate, Belfast.[6]

References
  1. Balaga, Marta (September 24, 2023). "Timothy Spall Talks Being Santa in 'Joy to the World,' the 'True Horror' of 'Sixth Commandment,' Harry Potter's Shift Toward Being a 'Religion'". Variety. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  2. "Joy to the World". Comedy.Co.Uk. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  3. "James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall get their Claus out". Chortle. February 2, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  4. McGurk, Helen (March 28, 2023). "Jimmy Nesbitt spotted filming new Christmas drama in Co Antrim". Newsletter.Co.uk.
  5. "James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall film Sky drama in Monkstown". Northernirelandworld. March 27, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  6. Ní Ghréacháin, Gráinne (March 16, 2023). "James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall in Turf Lodge filming Christmas drama". Belfast Media. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
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