Kate Winslet and Nancy Meyers speak out about rumors that a sequel to Christmas classic TheHoliday is in development with a full returning cast: 'Hand on heart, that's never come up.'
Kate Winslet and Nancy Meyers have responded to recent rumors that a sequel to the modern Christmas classic The Holiday is in development. The original, directed by Meyers, was released in 2006 and starred Winslet and Cameron Diaz as two women who, unhappy with their love lives, decide to house-swap for the Christmas season. Jude Law and Jack Black also starred in the movie as the love interest of each protagonist.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Winslet, who portrayed co-protagonist Iris Simpkins in The Holiday, has corrected the record on whether The Holiday 2 is currently being developed. Despite reports from various outlets, both Winslet and original director Meyers have made it clear that these rumors are not rooted in fact. Meyers herself posted a statement on Instagram, in light of having received a number of inquiries about the supposed sequel.
"I read something about that, but it's the first I've heard of it. I promise you not an agent or a representative or anyone from the first one around has had any conversation with me about that. Hand on heart, that's never come up.
Outside the question of if a sequel to The Holiday is logistically achievable in the near future, the original was such an effective and self-contained story that it's difficult to justify a continuation. With both its UK and LA-based plot lines wrapped up with their own cathartic happily-ever-afters, procuring a new story for its cast of characters isn't just a question of taking them in new directions that can provide for yet more heartwarming comedy.
Additionally, any sequel would be lacking the talents of the late Eli Wallach, who passed away in 2014. Wallach's portrayal of Arthur Abbot, an aged and forgotten screenwriter from the Golden Age of Hollywood, was one of the most heartwarming elements of The Holiday. His inclusion in Iris' storyline helped to elevate the movie from being exclusively concerned with 'true love' to a more accommodating exploration of both familial and platonic love.
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