The Naughty Nine
The Naughty Nine is an upcoming American holiday heist television film directed by Alberto Belli. The film stars Winslow Fegley, Camila Rodriguez, Anthony Joo, Imogen Cohen, Clara Stack, Deric McCabe, Ayden Elijah, Madilyn Kellam, Derek Theler, and Danny Glover. It is set to premiere on November 22, 2023, on Disney Channel.[1]
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| Directed by | Alberto Belli |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Original network | Disney Channel |
Premise
A fifth grader named Andy has been a troublemaker this year, resulting in him being put on the naughty list and feeling unfairly shafted by Santa. He assembles a crew of nine other naughty children, with a mission of breaking into Santa's Village in the North Pole.
Cast
- Winslow Fegley as Andy Steele[1]
- Camila Rodriguez as Dulce Gutierrez[1]
- Anthony Joo as Lewis Sobong[1]
- Imogen Cohen as Ha-Yoon Si-u[1]
- Clara Stack as Rose Wingert[1]
- Deric McCabe as Jon Anthony Dizon[1]
- Ayden Elijah as Albert Reyes[1]
- Madilyn Kellam as Laurel Steele[1]
- Derek Theler as Bruno[1]
- Danny Glover as Santa Claus[2]
Production
On February 7, 2022, it was announced that Disney Branded Television was developing a holiday heist film titled The Naughty Nine for Disney Channel and Disney+. The film was set to be directed by Alberto Belli and executive produced by Suzanne Todd, Jed Elinoff, and Scott Thomas. Elinoff and Thomas also served as the writers for the film.[3]
On September 28, 2023, it was announced that Danny Glover joined the cast as Santa Claus in the film.[2]
Release
The Naughty Nine is set to premiere on November 22, 2023, on Disney Channel and will be released on November 23, 2023, on Disney+.[1][4]
References
- "Disney Original Movie The Naughty Nine to Premiere Wednesday, Nov. 22, on Disney Channel and Thursday, Nov. 23 - Thanksgiving Day - on Disney+". The Futon Critic. September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- Tapp, Tom (September 28, 2023). "Danny Glover To Play Santa Claus In The Naughty Nine For Disney Channel & Disney+; Photo & Teaser Released". Deadline Hollywood.
- Rosario, Alexandra Del (February 7, 2022). "Disney Orders Under Wraps Sequel & The Naughty Nine Original Movies For Disney+, Disney Channel". Deadline. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- Disney Channel [@DisneyChannel] (September 28, 2023). "They're assembling a team. Their mission? Break into the North Pole and take back Christmas. 🎁 #TheNaughtyNine, an Original movie, premieres Wednesday, November 22 on #DisneyChannel and Thanksgiving Day on @DisneyPlus! OnDisneyPlus.Disney.com" (Tweet). Retrieved September 28, 2023 – via Twitter.