After practically 20 years since its theatrical launch, director Nancy Meyers‘ basic Christmas romantic comedy film The Vacation will likely be receiving a TV adaptation from Apple TV+. Regardless of the unique’s combined reception from the critics, it was nonetheless a success among the many audiences because it managed to garner a Popcornmeter ranking of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who’s concerned in The Vacation sequence?
In response to Deadline, Apple TV+ has began improvement on The Vacation miniseries, which is predicted to focus on new characters. Like the unique Christmas film, the difference will as soon as once more observe the tales of a single American girl and a single British girl, who determined to swap homes for the vacation. The sequence will likely be written by Krissie Ducker and Rob Delaney, with Ducker additionally serving as an government producer for Left Financial institution Footage.
The artistic crew is reportedly trying to forged “well-known actresses” to painting the brand new film’s lead characters. The outlet additionally notes that Meyers is presently not concerned within the undertaking.
The unique film was written and directed by Nancy Meyers, who’s greatest identified for her work on comedy films like Father of the Bride, The Dad or mum Trapp, One thing’s Gotta Give, and The Intern. It starred Cameron Diaz as Amanda Woods, Kate Winslet as Iris Simpkins, Jude Legislation as Graham Simpkins, Jack Black as Miles Dumont, and extra. Throughout its theatrical run, the film earned a worldwide gross of over $200 million on the field workplace.
“Two ladies, one from America and one from Britain, swap properties at Christmastime after dangerous breakups with their boyfriends. Every girl finds romance with an area man however realizes that the upcoming return residence could finish the connection,” reads the 2006 film’s synopsis.
(Supply: Deadline)