Lights, Camera, Christmas! (2022) - full transcript

hello, everyone! My
name is caleb turner.

I am the producer of
"my favorite santa"

and please, please all remember

that the movie premier is next
Friday, only on dazzle plus,

so tell everybody
you know.

I am thrilled to introduce

some extremely special people
who want to come out here

and answer some
of your questions,

so enough of me talking.
Let's get right to it.

First and foremost,
the lovely and talented

writer and director,
jill turner.



and now, please,

let's say hello to our
beautiful leading lady.

The fabulous, mariah marquez.

and last but
certainly not least.

You know him as the king
of christmas movies,

please give a warm welcome
to the one, the only,

brad baxter.

okay. So, it is
now question time.

If you have anything
you would like to ask,

just raise your hand
and we will call upon

as many of you as we can.

Right here.

and yes, madam,
you have a question?

you
don't have a question.



Oh, thank you.

This might be a
silly first question,

but I really loved all the
costumes in this movie.

They just jumped
right off the screen.

Is there any story behind those?

No, wait, nancy
devine, is that you?

Guilty as charged.

oh, my god.
Put your hand down.

Hi caleb.

Well, um... that
would actually be a question

for our costume designer,
also known as your daughter.

Kerry, I see you there. Come
on up here and say hello.

Come on, everybody.

Come on, get up here,
kerry. Come on. Yeah.

Alright. There you go.

- Ugh!
- Oooh!

She's ok. She's ok.

Ladies and gentlemen,
kerry devine,

our costumer extraordinaire.

Thank you very
much. There you go.

- Oh!
- Take that.

Ok. The question
is for you, kerry.

And I'm sure that you must
have quite the story to tell.

Yeah. Well, actually for
me it was all just a,

uh, a happy accident.

last November,

"my favorite santa"
was shot in my hometown

of twelve oaks, colorado.

It certainly changed the town
and it definitely changed me.

Little help from my
assistant manager?

Sorry, honey.

I am so excited about
this movie filming here

I can hardly stand it.

Mm, me? I can't
stand it at all.

Do you know how many
people would give anything

to have a big christmas movie
filmed in their hometown?

Not to mention one
starring brad baxter.

Which one is he again?

He is only the king
of christmas movies.

"the christmas clock"?

"hello, christmas"?

- "chattanooga christmas"?
- No.

"there's no christmas
like snow christmas"?

kerry, you live with me,

how come none of these
movies even ring a bell?

Well, they all sort
of blend together.

But, if you're happy, I'm happy.

Well, you should be, because
the entire cast and crew

are staying right
around the corner.

This could mean a
lot of new customers.

I love you, mom, I do,

but it will take a
miracle for me to pay back

all this back rent.

Honey, I know it has
been a rough patch

but something will
turn up. You'll see.

Something just turned up.

collection notice.

look at this little
cute town, huh?

But where are all of
my adoring fans, huh?

On a Tuesday at noon?

Unless they declared your
arrival a state holiday,

I'd say work, school and lunch.

Ok, well um, a little fanfare
would have been nice, you know?

Get on twitter.

Count your followers and
that should tide you over.

It's a good idea.

Hey, hey, hey!
There he is, my guy!

I want to introduce you
to mayor dennis lee.

Because of his superb
outreach and partnership,

we are the first movie ever
to shoot here in twelve oaks.

- What?
- Mayor, this is the brad baxter.

Wow. What a
pleasure, mr. Baxter.

A superstar like yourself

in our little town really
puts us on the map.

I can't thank you enough.

Oh, please, call me brad.

The mayor's really rolling
out the red carpet for us

on this one.

How 'bout a couple photos?
What about right here?

- sure.
- I can take a snap.

- yep, let's do it.
- alright.

Here we go, here we
go. And there we go.

nice.

- Ok. Let me see.
- what?

Yeah, I wanna check it out.

oh, ok, yeah,
yeah, check that out.

Oooh, hm. I don't know.

The mayor looks like
a handsome devil

but I look like I
ate something sour

so we're just gonna delete
that one and take it again.

Ok. Let's, let's
try that again.

Is that ok with you?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Yeah, totally, yeah.

Here we go. Ready,
one, two, three.

Cheese!

let me see.

ok, yeah, there you go.

Ah, there it is.
Huh? Look at us!

I love
it. Thank you.

oh, wait a minute.
What is this?

Oh! I gotta take this.

So, we're gonna do one of those.

Oh, ok.

And, uh, mayor, so
great to meet you.

Thank you for having
us. I'll see you later?

Yes. You too, brad.

And we'll see you

at the tree lighting
ceremony tomorrow night?

Yes, yep. Ok. Ok.
Ok. We'll talk.

Ok.

Wait, what? Lucy, lucy?
Hello? Are you there?

aaargh! No.

Oh, hi, excuse me. Hi, sorry.

Hey. Uh, hey, can I borrow your
phone for like two seconds?

My phone died.

I was on a really
important phone call.

- Uh..
- Hi..

- Uh, sure.
- Great, thank you so much.

I'll just... Thank
you. I'll be quick.

Ok.

lucy, brad.

Nah, no, sorry I
ran out of juice.

Anyways, just start
over. Tell me again.

what exactly
was the offer?

Ok, great.

Well then, no, thank
you, lucy and alright.

We'll, uh, I can't wait
to hear. We'll talk soon.

Ok. Bye.

Hey, hey, hey, hey! My phone?

Can I have my
phone back, please.

Oh, I'm sorry. My head
was still in that call.

You know how it is
when your agent calls.

Throws you a curveball,
just makes me crazy.

Oh, by the way, you
missed a few phone calls

and like three texts, so.

I'll see you around
town, I hope?

Wow.

Mom?

What is all of this?

I was inspired by all
the christmas spirit.

What do you think?

I... I think it's a little early
for nancy's famous explosion

of christmas decorations.

It's not even thanksgiving.

Oh, right. I forgot. I
live with kerry killjoy.

Mom, I need a plan
for the store.

I've got 60 days and counting.

Oh, honey, about that.

I have decided to
dip into my savings

and get you squared
away on the rent.

No, no.

And then we can pay off
some of the bills too.

No.

Mom, dad left you that
money for your future.

For your life.

Honey, you are my life.

Don't you think your
father would have wanted me

to help you out
when you needed it?

Well, yeah, but if this
business is gonna survive,

it needs to be
self-sufficient, ok?

I need to be self-sufficient.

Do you want to grab a ribbon
and forget your troubles?

No. I want to grab some
food and emotionally eat.

How the apple fell so far
from the christmas tree

I will never know.

what am I doing?

oh, let's
check this place out.

- I'll be right here.
- oh, my...

hi, can I help
you find anything?

Oh, you. The phone thief.

The phone thief?

You are the one I borrowed
a phone from when mine died.

I see you charged it.

I did.

Mmhm.

It's not every day you get
to help out a famous dude,

you know what I'm saying?

Famous?

Do you need a hint?

Hi, I'm mariah marquez.

Kerry.

And this goofball is
the great brad baxter.

Guilty.

We're acting together in
""my favorite santa"".

Mm. Mmhm.

I love your store by the
way. This is so great.

Oh, um. Well, let me know
if you need anything.

So, you are the king
of christmas movies.

You do know who I am.

- No.
- Hmm.

My mother's mentioned it.

Oh, yeah. Mothers love me.

Mm.

It's always so great
to make a new fan.

Friend.

- Uh...
- kerry?

- I'll be over here.
- Ok.

This dress is so fabulous.
It is classy and kicky.

That one is new.
I, um... I made it.

And a few other ones
over here. Just... Yeah.

So, you sell clothes
and design them?

Well, yeah, it's...
Something I do on the side.

You have a real
gift. Uh, brad?

Yeah.

Kerry here designed and
made all these clothes.

Amazing huh?

Really?

Wow. That's very cool.

Did you know before
I was an actor,

I used to design and
make my own furniture?

Really?

I just wouldn't have
pegged you as a tool belt

and power saw type.

Oh yeah, yeah.

Before I was the
king of christmas,

they called me the
prince of pine.

Unofficially, of
course. Just a nickname.

Ok.

And that is our cue to
leave, but I will be back.

I promise.

Ok.

brought some extra decorations.

Might as well cheer
up this place too.

Guess who you just missed.

Please tell me our landlord.

Brad... Baxter and
mariah marquez.

you're kidding me.

No.

Brad baxter and mariah
marquez were right here

in our little store?

Yeah. She seemed nice. He
was a little full of himself.

Oh! Maybe I can
still catch them!

Uh!

Which way did he
go? Oh, sorry.

Uh... Uh...

Mom!

brad!

What do you mean she
took another gig?

Well, no, you're her agent,
can't you do something?

No, no, no, no. We
can't match that amount.

Not even close.

Well not as sorry as I
am. Thanks for nothing.

you look like you just
lost your best friend.

Worse. Our costumer.

She took a gig on the
new matt damon film.

Three months in Spain.
Three times the pay.

Our first fitting's
in two hours.

Is everything gonna be ok?

Nope.

I may have an idea.

Mariah said that?

Oh yeah, she raved about
your store and you.

Love the christmas
decorations, by the way.

It's never too early
for christmas, right?

Yeah.

Sorry, what exactly...
Do you need?

Um... Everything.

Yeah, that way I'll have
a ton of clothes on hand

until I get a new costumer.

The whole store?

Is that a yes?

that's it.

Perfect.

Oh, a tiny favor. Could
you come over to set?

Just in case there's any
questions about the clothes

as we put them on the racks.

- To the movie set?
- Mmhm.

Me?

Yeah.

Kerry... This young man just
bought out our entire store.

Well...

I think you know
what that means.

Yes, of course, I could do that.

Great. I'll see you outside.

I knew something would turn up.

You didn't say it was
gonna be a miracle.

A christmas miracle.

I am so sorry, I forgot to ask.

What's your return policy?

Oh. Sorry.

You must be kerry.

Huh?

Here's the script.

Scene breakdown,
shooting schedule, maps.

Everything you'll need.

Ok.

For what, sorry?

Caleb said you would handle
the first costume fitting.

What?

You design your
own clothes, right?

Well yeah, but...

You read the scene, match
clothes, make 'em fit, the end.

Please?

There's no one else to do it and
you would be doing me a solid.

Come on.

Oh!

This will be the scene
that you'll be fitting.

Ok.

It's the first
scene up tomorrow.

Things are a little
crazy right now.

Just do the best you can, ok?

Go for jamie.

No. No, no, no, no, don't-

- I'll get him right now.
- Don't...

Ok. Read the scene.

Match the clothes
and make them feel...

- Oh!
- Oh!

We meet again.

Brad. Hi.

it's, uh, kerry, right?

Yep.

Word is we have a new costumer.

That's temporary.
Very, very temporary.

Well, I am in your
capable hands.

Make me look great.

I know, it's a tough job but
somebody's gotta do it, right?

ha, ha, ha! There it is!

Hmm.

oh, uh, right.

I actually haven't,
uh, read the scene yet

so I don't know...

It's ok.

It's cold, snowy.

"silent night" plays
softly in the background.

I'm trying to convince
this amazing woman

that she's the one for me.

She's flattered, but surprised.

After all, we have
only just met.

We gaze into each other's eyes

because there's no stopping
love during the holiday time.

We kiss. It's magic.

Snow falls all around us.

And scene!

Oh.

I mean, they don't call me

the king of christmas
movies for nothing.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

I'm sure they don't.

- Mm.
- Hm.

Well, let's find you
something to wear

to fall in love in the snow.

That sounds perf'.

I'll see you back at my trailer.

Perf'.

She's available? Excellent!

No, no, no, not in five months,
I need her in five minutes.

Sandwich?

Could you just
hold for a second?

Jamie, please remind jill

that she needs to be at the
tree lighting ceremony tonight?

We all need to be there.

Don't forget about the tree
lighting ceremony tonight.

You can tell my ex-husband
that I will be there

but not because he asked.

She'll be there, but

yeah, thank you,
jamie. I heard.

Oh, jamie, please remind caleb
to go easy on the coffee.

He knows what it does
to his stress level.

Uh, jamie, please thank
jill for her concern

but we both know it's not
the coffee causing me stress.

listen,
honeymoons are overrated.

She can go on her
honeymoon- -jill, wait!

in three weeks
after we wrap the film.

Why are you so serious?

You do know this
is the fun part.

I have never done this before
and I want to get it right.

Oh, please. I saw your
work at your store.

- You're really good.
- Mmhm.

Don't sell yourself
short. I never do.

Woah! Rule number one.

What?

Never cover the money maker.

Oh! Right.

See? Isn't that better?

Let's see.

I have an idea.

Ok.

I like ideas.

Hear me out.

Oh no. That is enormous.

Imagine, okay, when you
go in for your kiss,

you can hardly do it

because your enormous
parka is in the way,

but somehow, you know,
you manage to do it.

Oooh!

it's stupid.

- No, no, no, no, no, no!
- It is.

That... That is a
really great idea.

- Really?
- Yeah.

- Let's try it on then.
- Alright.

Here we go, do this.

give me your arm.

Ok, here we go.

Really, sort of, sorry.
Suck... It... In.

ok.

oh, that's funny.

This is good. This
is good. Good job.

Oh, honey!

Mom! What are you doing here?

I found these darling christmas
sweaters in the storeroom

and I thought you
might need 'em.

Who let you in?

Oh, that sweet security guard.

Kerry, who is your friend?

Uh... This is my mother.

Your mother?

Is this... This is the same
mother that you told me about?

Yep. You only have one.

Did you tell him about me?

Hi, I'm brad, brad baxter.

- Nancy.
- It's nice to meet you.

Nancy devine.

Can I say that I
am an enormous fan?

Yes, you can.

You can say it all you want

and the louder and
more often the better.

uh-oh, bad times, boss?

Every costumer I've
tried in this industry

is either busy or
an extortionist.

Oh, hi.

- Do you work for me?
- Uh, no.

This is my mother.

Oh, nice to meet you. Wait,
how did the fitting go?

Oh, yeah, I think it
was... Ok, I think?

Pffft! It was not "ok."

uh-oh.

It was... Terrific!

In fact you should hire
her until you find someone.

Yeah?

Oh, no. No, no, no.

I have a... A store to run
and I am very not qualified.

Woah, woah... What did I say
about selling yourself short?

She's a natural, totally
gets me, by the way,

and she came up with
this great comedy bit.

- Ok, great.
- Yeah.

Well, you know I would only
need you for the one day,

well, maybe two...
Maybe three.

Anyways, I'll pay your
day rate up front.

- She'll do it.
- No. What?

I don't even know. I
don't have one of those.

The... A day rate. I...

Well honey, you will now. Can
I talk to you for a second?

Yeah, take your time.

what
are you even doing?

Honey, I know this
is overwhelming

but you need money... Now.

ok, ok.

Kerry. You can do this.

Come on. Come on.

Uh, ok. I'll do it.

Great.

But don't say that
I didn't warn you.

I, I will not say
that... Ever. Ok.

'cause...

Sisters. Right?

Oh.

yeah.

uh... Next qu

I'm wondering, how did you end
up choosing where to shoot?

Oh, I can take that one.
Two words, tax incentives.

sorry, it's a producer joke.

Uh... No, twelve oaks is a
charming, beautiful place

and they have a lovely tradition

where they close down
their city centre

for their christmas
tree lighting ceremony.

hey, everybody!

I'm mayor dennis lee
and welcome to our early

christmas tree lighting ceremony

in honor of our special
hollywood visitors.

So, without further ado, I'd
like you to meet the stars

of "my favorite santa" who will
be lighting this fantastic tree,

brad baxter and mariah marquez.

alright!

yes! Alright!
Wow! Thank you!

Listen, mariah and I are
so honored to be here

with all of you to light
this beautiful, amazing tree.

three, two, one!

and what would a tree
lighting be without snow?

So, let it snow!

oh, you're having a
baby? That's, um... When?

Oh, that's six weeks from now.

We'll have you
outta here in three.

Yeah.

No, no, no. No, no, no

it's not that close. I
mean it's just, oh...

Ok, ok. No, I understand.
Yeah, thank you.

Congratulations.

sorry, I didn't
mean to overhear.

Still no luck finding anyone?

Yeah, yeah, batting
less than zero.

Which, I don't even know
how that's possible.

Hey, I gotta tell you,

I love the reindeer scarf
that you put brad in.

The whole outfit
looks amazing, so...

- Great.
- Oh, this is...

- Hi, I'm jill.
- Jill. Yeah.

- Hi.
- Hello.

Thank you so much for
jumping in last minute.

Even if it wasn't cleared
with me first by the producer.

one thing. I'm just wondering

if you could switch
out that reindeer scarf

for something a little bit
brighter, more colorful?

Um, jamie, could you tell jill

that I happen to love
the reindeer scarf?

Jill, caleb loves the scarf.

Remind caleb that he once
valued and trusted my opinion,

making me a more
confident filmmaker,

so I am now confidently
overruling him.

So- -I heard.

Thank you again, so much.

Yes. Yeah, yeah.

I am so sorry about that.

It's a very long story
with a short fuse.

Anyway, first day,
huh? So, good luck, ok?

oh, I gotta get this.

But if you're hungry,
get some breakfast, ok?

Because we're not shooting
for like another hour.

yeah? Hello? Susan?

Susan, tell me you're available!

Everyone's talking about
how you saved the day.

Oh, hi.
really? They are?

Um, well somebody
should save me.

I probably shouldn't
have said that.

Just have fun and enjoy
all this good food.

so, I assume you've seen the
jill and caleb comedy hour?

Yeah, caleb said it
was a long story.

I'll give you the short version.

Hey, guys.

So, caleb and jill used to
be a team and they were huge.

Twenty christmas
movies in 10 years.

So, when they decided to get
a divorce a few years ago...

Control issues,
trust, the usual.

They stopped getting work.

Until, dazzle plus calls
wanting to get into

the christmas movie game
with "my favorite santa".

An old script of jill's

that caleb was still
attached to produce.

Dazzle plus says hey, listen,
you come in on budget,

deliver a hit,
we'll guarantee you

a six-picture
christmas movie deal.

If they can find a
way to work together.

Without actually
working together.

Wow. No wonder jamie
has her hands full.

Oh yeah, after this shoot,
she deserves a purple heart.

Sad thing is, they used
to be so good together.

Always on the same page to
finish each other's sentences.

A real unit. I mean,
it was like, wow.

I want what they have.

Oh. Make that a
nobel peace prize.

After all, isn't christmas
the best time to fall in love?

I'm not sure I've ever
heard that exactly,

but if you really are santa,
I guess you would know.

Oh, I am.

And I do.

and cut. Love it.

That's lunch, everyone.

- Wardrobe.
- Oh.

- Get the coats.
- Yeah.

great.

- I think so, right.
- how'd we do?

I know my mic's
stuck in here somewhere.

- Woah! You see the jacket gag.
- That was good.

It totally worked.

You know this was kerry's idea?

No, really? I loved that!

I was thinking...

Uh, jamie, could
you just tell jill

um, thank you for
the great morning.

Oh... Well, uh,
jill, caleb says

thank you for a
great first morning.

Tell caleb that he is welcome

and thank him for bringing
in the good snow team.

The shot looked amazing.

Yeah, it did.

Ok, uh, good.

Ok.

Kerry? Kerry! I
got you something.

Mom, what are you doing here?!

You can't keep
showing up like this.

Why?

Who's running the store?

Oh, you mean the empty store?

Don't worry. I left a sign.

"be back soon! Unless
brad baxter proposes"

nice. What...

Anyway, I just wanted to see

how you're doing around
all the movie people.

Yeah.

- Oh, what's for lunch?
- No. Don't.

You know I checked out main
street on the way here.

everything is
absolutely magnificent.

- All that snow!
- Mmmhmm.

What is it made of
actually? I wondered...

It's mostly foam, there's
a little crushed ice

and some potato flakes.

Hello, brad.

Hi... Nancy! Are you
joining us for lunch?

- No!
- Is it ok?

For you? Of
course. Grab a box.

Oh!

Have you really never
seen any of my movies?

- Did my mother tell you that?
- Maybe.

Don't take it personally.

Well, they're my movies.

How else am I
supposed to take it?

Ha! Oh, please!

You're brad baxter. What
do you care what I think?

Because...

You seem cool and smart
and talented and authentic

and I want you to like me.

Like everybody else does.

- Uh-huh.
- Mmmhmm.

It's not showbiz all the time.

Well who says I don't like you?

Yes! So you do
like me! Excellent!

Ok. Back to 100.

Alright. Nancy, you want
to join me over here?

- Yes.
- Yes!

- Kerry, you coming?
- Nope.

Ok. We'll be over here.
In case you want to.

Whoo.

hi, wow.

I can't believe you actually
have a white picket fence.

can I come in?

Um, kerry, I'd like
to hire you full time.

no.

Mmmhmm.

You mean there's absolutely
no one else you can find?

Oh, no. I've tried.

There's not a costumer
to be had anywhere.

Yeah. It's uh, it's a problem
this close to the holidays.

I mean, thank you for thinking
that I'm capable of...

Kerry, trust me.

We have done a lot of hiring
in our day and you can do it.

That would mean you would
have to run retro fit.

Yes.

Full time... By yourself.

Kerry, if you
don't take this job

I am gonna change the locks on
the store and close it for good.

- So do it!
- Oh.

Ok.

thank you. Thank you so much.

Both of you.

I just, oh... That's...
I needed that so much.

uh... Ok.

and now we return
to "three times the christmas".

oh, actually, I have
a question for jill.

A lot of people have been asking

how such a hip
santa came to pass.

Was that how you had
originally envisioned

the style of the character?

Well, yes and no.

See, while we were shooting

we got a kind of unexpected
request from dazzle.

So, we have a costume crisis.

What is it?

Dazzle hates brad's
santa costume.

They said that it's
classic but boring.

They want something different.

Well, I mean, it's a santa suit,

so how different can it get?

well, think
something bolder.

More stylized. Elevated.

And sorry, but we are
still shooting after lunch.

You got this, kerry.

am I not the coolest
santa or what?

Woo!

Kerry, it's sensational.
A total game changer!

Yeah, it's terrific,

but dazzle's never
gonna go for this.

Wha?

What? You said they
wanted different.

This... Is different.

It is the perfect
combination of old and new.

And traditional and chic.

And I, for one,
think I look great.

Not to make this about me.

I completely agree with you.

I say we send some
photos to dazzle.

Thank you.

Ok. We tell them that we love
this, see what comes back.

Thank you.

I think we need to
take a stand on this.

Yes.

Ok, jamie, can you
tell jill that...

I agree.

And I do value her opinion.

That's really...

Uh... Yeah.

But hey, whatever happens,
I meant what I said.

This costume is next level.

You, kerry devine,
are going places.

Well, I watched one of your
christmas movies last night.

You did?

Yeah. Christmas uh, three...

- Ah, "three times christmas".
- That's it.

Yes. I did some
great stuff in that.

What'd you think?

I thought you, brad
baxter, are going places.

Oh!

- I'm okay.
- It's uh, christmas tree.

Oh, kerry, dazzle
thinks you're a genius!

They're all in on
the santa suit.

- Really?
- Yes!

That's fantastic!

It is! Awesome! Yeah. Ok.

Oh, um, I also have some
less than great news.

Now that we know what
costumes we need for the film,

I'm probably going to
have to return about half

of what I bought from you.

Oh, so you're gonna need
about half the money back?

Yes. Great. You know what?

Hey, you guys, stop there.
What about a consolation prize.

Christmas tree, huh?

We'll load it up with
all the trimmings, ok?

So, uh, keep up the great
work. You're doing awesome.

Ok, we'll see you soon.

I...

- Hey.
- Hey.

I was just-

baking christmas
cookies in November?

Well...

While watching a
brad baxter movie.

Relax.

I was just trying to see if
I could remember dad's recipe

and that, that's research.

Oh. Well, I haven't had
one of these since...

When your dad made 'em
that last christmas.

Yeah. Should have
never taken that trip.

Honey, you have to let that go.

You had no way of knowing
he was gonna get sick.

Oh, delicious!
Just like dad's.

burnt on the bottom.

- a christmas cook off.
- Mm.

I just adore this movie.

do they always do that
little, that chk-chk thing?

Honey, you have so
much to catch up on.

Apparently.

to my favorite santa.

Aw, well to my
favorite leading lady.

Aw, thanks b.B.

Just don't tell any
of my other costars.

Your secret's safe with me.

See, I can always trust you.

Um, any other secrets
I should be keeping?

Like any special feelings
you might be having

about a certain costumer?

Oh!

I see the way you look at her.

Don't...

And she is lovely.

Well, you know I have my
rules. No on set romances.

Rules are made to be broken.

She is nice.

She's like adorable but
down to earth, you know?

Kind of shy but self-effacing.
She's like strong...

Not that you've been
paying attention.

Ok. I see what you did there.

Look, I get it.

I would just say, take it
one step at a time, ok?

just came to say good night.

Oh, I was just, um...

Your dad and I never
should have let you quit

after one semester.

Well...

If you couldn't even get into

their little freshman fashion
show you'd probably quit too.

It didn't exactly
scream "I belong."

I just wish you hadn't
gotten so discouraged.

I mean, look at all these.

You were so much better
than you thought.

Maybe.

Beautiful.

- Sleep well, honey.
- Ok, you too.

ah, my, uh,

gosh, they were all
so great to play.

But if I had to choose
one, I'd um, hm...

I think I'd go with
the bakery scene

that was about halfway
through the film.

It gets to me just
thinking about it.

Do you know how I know?

Because you're santa claus?

Because with the right
person by your side,

anything is possible.

hold...

And cut!

Gorgeous. Gorgeous.
That's a keeper.

excuse me.

...So the christmas
hats are on their way.

Funny thing, they actually
have them in green and red.

So you can choose.

Oh, sorry.

Uh, jamie, can you
please ask caleb

why he was upset at the end
of the bakery scene today?

I was just remembering
when you wrote that line.

"when you have the right
person on your side,

"anything's possible."

caleb, it's a really old
script. It's like 100 years ago.

It's six.

You wrote it about
our marriage, jill.

About our success, about
what we had when we had it.

Because of each other.

I wrote it about a guy
who claims to be santa

and a baker who has lost
her belief in christmas.

But the words were based on us.

We used to be crazy
about each other, jill.

Yeah, and now we're just crazy.

Or at least acting that way.

I mean this whole...

Look at us, talking without
an interpreter for once.

Yeah, finally.

Talking through jamie was
the stupidest idea ever.

I'm pretty sure
that was your idea.

Well, they can't all be gems.

I, um, I need to go and
prep for tomorrow, so.

Yeah.

Good night, caleb.

Good night, jill.

Gee, I am pretty sure

I remember someone
saying about christmas.

"I just don't like
to overdo it."

well, caleb offered
me all of this stuff

and I didn't want
to be rude, so...

Honey, I am so happy

things are going so well
for you on the movie.

And, you get to hang out
with brad baxter all day.

That's a nice bonus.

Mom, he's a movie star. We
have very different worlds.

Honey, when are you gonna
believe anything is possible?

Would you hand me that
crystal star, please?

Wow.

isn't that pretty?

shoots in london? Woah.

And you sure they asked for me?

It's, no, it's awesome.

I'm... Heck yes, please
tell them I'm interested

and that's superb.

Thank you, lucy.

Ok.

Ok, yeah. I look
forward to it.

Bye-bye.

Oh, hey.

You, uh, heading home or
pulling an all-nighter?

Ha! Home, after I press
these costumes for tomorrow.

Yeah? Big plans this weekend?

Oh, uh, yeah.

My mom and I, we're gonna
make our famous fried chicken

and then, if I'm
feeling really wild,

I'm gonna wash my hair.

You know...

I just never get
a good home-cooked meal

when I'm on the road.

It's just really
something I miss.

Oh, I mean, you're
welcome to join.

I'm in. What time?

uh...

hi. I, uh, didn't know what
to bring, so I brought it all.

- Ok, come in.
- Ok.

You really know how to decorate.

Wow, this meal was incredible.

I can't believe you made
a full christmas dinner.

Oh, it was just a little
something we threw together.

Yeah, no biggie, just...

You should see what she
does for actual christmas.

oh, I bet.

Oh, I am told that
I go over the top.

I'm just a little
crazy for christmas.

Well, they don't call it

the most wonderful time
of the year for nothing.

Every christmas
morning, wherever I am,

first thing I have to watch.
"it's a wonderful life".

- Really?
- Yes. Every christmas.

You know, I think it was when
my dad first showed me as a kid.

It was pretty special.

"what do you
want, mary? You want the moon?

"just say the word and I'll
throw a lasso around it

"and pull it down."

oh!

Wow.

Yeah? No? Nothing?

- bravo!
- Thank you.

Oh, my goodness! You
have to do the remake.

oh, god.

Brad baxter as george bailey.

Now, who wouldn't
want to see that?

Uh, me.

For starters, and
apparently your daughter.

just kidding. I'm kidding.

No, talk about being
set up to fail.

No, I have been there and...

That was a low point.

Story for another time.

it is so nice to hear
this piano again.

Aw.

It's been quite a few years.

My late husband, dean,
was the only person

that could play the piano
in this household, right?

Yeah.

Ah. Oh wow.

That must have been
really hard losing him.

On both of you.

It was, but kerry was my rock.

I couldn't have
done it without her.

He was a very sweet,
kind, generous man.

And an even better cook than me.

If you can believe that.

I don't know.

what about you, brad? What
are your parents like?

My parents are, uh,
they're amazing.

They, they're kind and
funny and hard-working

and still ridiculously in
love after like 40 years.

Yeah. I just... I hope to one
day be as happy as they are.

Um, I don't mean to be nosy,
but aside from the rumors,

have you ever been close?

What's the matter with you?

No, no, no. It's
ok, it's ok. Really.

Well, uh, I thought
I was, nancy,

a few times, actually.

- But not close enough, I guess.
- Hmm.

But you know what?

I'm a blue skies kind of
guy, so, I live in hope.

Ok, hey, let's see who knows...

"all I want for
christmas is you"?

I, uh, no.

- I do.
- Come on over.

ok. I want you to
go, do, do, do, ok?

do, do, do, do...

yes. Ready? Here we go.

thank you to you and your mom.

That was my best
night out in ages.

Wow. Your life is
as boring as mine.

Ok. I don't know if
I would go that far.

I mean, I am still
the king of christmas.

Right, yes.

Speaking of which,
this brad has been

nice getting to know
compared to the showbiz.

Enjoy your day off.
I'll see you on set.

Good night.

Santa.

Good night.

Costume lady.

ok, folks, spill some tea.

Any on set romances
we should know about?

oh, uh...

Cowards! Come on!

Uh, well look, the truth is,
movie sets aren't exactly

the hive of romantic
activity that people think.

This came for you.

Uh... What is it?

Well, it's not
gonna open itself.

to kerry
devine, costume ninja.

Ok.

this note
will entitle the holder

to an unforgettable dinner
with a not so secret admirer.

Rsvp to brad baxter asap.

Is santa inviting me to dinner?

Would you settle for the
actor that plays santa?

It depends on what it is.

Well, see he had such a great
time with you and your mom,

that he just really wants
to return the favor.

You'd like to invite
my mom to dinner?

Well, I'm crazy about your mom.

But would really love
some quality time

alone with her daughter.

Um, she accepts.

...Wow.

a-ha!

Thank you, sir.

Oh, yeah.

I recognize this.

Mmmhmm.

Servino's?

From the village.

How? All the way
from new york?

How did you do this?

Well, let's just
say I know people.

Yeah, it must be good
to be brad baxter.

It is right now.

Ah, but there's more.

ok.

And I know what you're thinking.

Mm.

That you can never have
too much christmas, right?

I am starting to believe that.

You have to try this pizza.

Ok, I've been
dying. Here we go.

It's the best in the world.

Ah.

Just dig in, just go for it.

Ok, here we go.

Oh, my gosh!

Oh!

Is that not the best?

Ok, so tell me.

Did you always want
to be an actor?

Hm. Ha. No, actually, uh-uh.

I sort of... I sort
of just stepped in it.

Uh, I tagged along with a buddy
to an audition, years ago,

and he didn't get the part.

Uh-huh.

And I did. Just
for sitting there.

They said that I
looked the part.

Whatever that means.

And I had no idea
what I was doing.

To tell you the truth,

I still don't really
know what I'm doing.

You and me both.

So that was end of the
prince of pine career?

Oh yeah. It was, it was a great
loss to the furniture ecosystem.

the other night you mentioned
something about um...

A low point?

Mm. Mmhmm.

I was just curious.

You don't have to talk about
it if you don't want to.

- No, no, no. Mmmm.
- Sorry.

No. I was offered this part

in this edgy little
low budget indie film,

but I backed out when I
was offered more money

for another movie.

I grew up poor.

So anytime I was offered more
money for anything I took it.

Um, but anyways,
"sunrise highway"

goes on to become
this critics' darling.

- "sunrise highway"?
- Yeah.

- You gave up "sunrise highway"?
- Yeah.

- Oh.
- Yeah, thank you.

no, I'm sorry!

- no, it's ok.
- Oh, that's awful.

Trust me, I'm grateful
for my career,

but... I'm also human.

You know, sometimes I wonder
what my career would look like

had I just taken
a risk, you know?

Mm. Mmhm. I do. I get it.

I was in fashion school.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

- In new york.
- A-ha! Ok.

Uh, and I dropped out.

Why?

Mm. I wasn't good enough.
I couldn't cut it.

What? You're so talented.

No.

But you can't go backwards,
you can only move forwards.

I think you just have
to climb the mountain.

You know?

Spread your wings
and take a leap.

All that... Stuff.

Well, it's funny
you should say that.

I was just offered
a starring role

in this new edgy indie
thriller called "ryan's game".

Do you like it?

Do you want to do it?

I do, yes, it's...
I mean, it's risky.

I don't know. Is
it right for me?

I mean, it could be, but...

You should do what
makes you happy.

I should do what makes me happy.

Dance with me.

come on.

oh hey, um, these seats
are free, if you dare.

After you.

Um, it's just a late night menu
but the burger's pretty good.

Would you look at that?

I'm getting a call from
my dad, sorry, one sec.

Would you like a fry?
They're crinkle cut.

Your favorite.

Thank you.

Look at us.

With all these super
important things

that we can talk about now.

caleb, what you said the
other day about that line...

"with the right
person on your side...

"anything is possible."

yeah.

Because for a long
time it was possible.

I mean, it's like when
I wrote that script.

It was a really
joyous experience.

We were in a good place and it
just flowed right out of me.

We let a lot of stupid
things get in the way, jill.

I know. And I'm sorry.

I'm sorry too.

What'd I miss?

Uh...

I think it's called a ceasefire.

This is amazing.

All the decorations make
everything look so magical.

It's a huge draw for
the fans, you know?

All part of the
christmas fantasy.

Hm.

You part of that fantasy?

I am just an actor,
playing a role.

But, if I can make
my audiences happy,

bring a little joy
to their lives?

Then I'm happy.

You know what would
make me really happy?

Name it.

You better run.

it's not even real!

Mmhm. You think?

oh. But it was so
fun watching you try.

You know... There is one good
thing you can do in this snow.

Oh boy.

come here. You
gotta help me up.

I think I'm stuck.

Oh!

ok.

this is kerry.

Um, I... Yes, I
would love that.

Ker, what are you doing here?
Shouldn't you be on the set?

Uh, I forgot the garment
bag. I need to head back.

- Um.
- Ok.

I didn't tell you this because
I didn't actually think

it was gonna happen,

but I applied for this random
fashion design job online

and um, I got an interview.

Day after tomorrow. On zoom.

In new york.

New york!

Yes!

Don't worry, they're
not hiring me right away

but I guess they kind
of liked my designs.

Oh, honey, this is fantastic.

I'm so proud of you.

You're finally
following your dream.

Whatever you decide,
whatever happens,

I'm behind you 100 percent.

Thank you.

New york!

Nick, no one's asking
you to leave town.

Especially before christmas.

You'd be making a big mistake.

No. I can't stay in a place
where no one believes in me.

We believe in you.
I believe in you.

As, as a person, as nick.

We just don't believe
you're santa claus.

Is this working?

I just, I don't know
if this is working.

I mean, I feel like she is
going to lose the man she loves

and I just... I feel like she's
not feeling how major that is.

Well, maybe it's less
about what she's saying

and more about what
she's not saying?

You know, what is she
not realizing here.

Hm?

What do you think?

I was just thinking
this scene it's,

um, it's like with my dad.

I didn't get to spend our
last christmas with him

and I've regretted
it ever since.

I should have cherished
the moment, but...

We didn't know.

I always thought there was
gonna be another christmas.

But, evie does know
that this is the end.

And she's gonna
let nick go anyway,

so I think to answer
brad's question,

what she needs to be realizing,

what she needs to be feeling

is that she's going to regret
it for a long, long time.

All set.

Thank you.

I think I have my motivation.

we believe in you.
I believe in you.

As a person.

As nick.

We just don't believe
you're santa claus.

What do you believe, then, evie?

I believe in the truth.

But, I also believe that
I'd regret letting you go.

For a long, long time.

And cut!

wow. Beautiful work.

thank you, by the way,

for sharing that story
about your dad earlier.

I'm sure you really miss him.

Yeah.

Well, not to play amateur
shrink or anything,

but um, do you think
missing your dad

this last holiday season

sort of put you off
christmas a little bit?

Ok. Not so amateur after all.

oh. Uh, I'm sorry.

- Oh.
- It's my agent.

Yeah, yeah. Go ahead.

Just, real quick.

hi, lucy, yeah.

I know that they
need an answer, yeah.

Oh, now? Um...

um, well, yeah, no, I have
been thinking about it a lot

and you can go ahead
and tell them yes.

Yeah, you can tell them a
big, fat, appreciative yes!

I know! You're right.
It's gonna be amazing.

Alright, well then
I guess, yeah,

no, we'll talk tomorrow.

Ok. Alright, bye.

So you're taking it.

I'm gonna take... I'm taking
it. I'm gonna take it, yeah.

It starts right after
my next christmas movie

and, oh, in none
other than london.

Come with me.

To london?

I'm gonna need a costumer,
I'm gonna need to look great.

I trust you. It
would be a blast.

Come with me.

- I appreciate the offer.
- Ok.

I do. I'm flattered, I am.

I, uh, I just... I have
maybe some good news myself.

Ok, what?

Well, I have an
interview tomorrow

for a women's design label
in new york, as a designer.

Uh, that's not good news,
that's phenomenal news.

That's like life-changing news.

I want to talk about london...

No, no, no, no, you know what?

Don't even say a
word. Don't even.

I don't want you
to think about it.

I want you to go on
that interview, ok?

See what happens with that.

And just know, I'll be
in london with a job.

Waiting for you.

We have five extremely
creative, talented,

exciting candidates.

Why should I choose you?

I have seen the world of fashion

from both the design
perspective and the retail end

which has given me a unique
insight into how buyers think

and what actually
goes into a purchase.

Tell me about your movie work.

so how was it?

Uh, ok. I think.
Maybe better than ok.

Apparently, I have a
one in five chance,

so, I guess, I'll be hearing
from her in the next few days.

Who knows?

You may have a decision
of your own to make.

The big apple or big ben?

what's the craziest
thing that went wrong

while making the movie?

- ooh.
- oh.

uh, the craziest thing? Well,
that would have to be...

definitely when
the crew showed up

for the santa's workshop scenes.

Yeah.

hey, coming through,
folks. Coming through.

Excuse me, guys.
Uh, excuse me, hi.

I'm a... I'm a producer.
What's happening?

A small fire. A short
in the breaker panel.

It's all contained.

Ok, ok, good. So,
we can go in now?

No sir, premises are off-limits.

But we're shooting a movie.

Not gonna happen.
Not today. Sorry.

Uh...

We have a problem.

Alright team, bottom line is
unfortunately we have lost

our location for the day.

So, we can either rejig the script
or we can change the schedule,

but something has
got to give here.

Well, you know mariah
and I can't extend.

We're both jumping
into other movies.

Yes, brad, I know we need
to finish this on time.

But, the question is how.

I just checked on the
vintage clock shop,

the gold rush museum and
the old bottle factory.

They're a no go,

I'm sorry, guys.

I've run out of strings to pull.

Caleb, I don't have to tell you,

these are our opening scenes.

We have no movie without them.

I know, jill.

I'm trying, but we need
a new location today

and we need it addressed today.
So, any suggestions? Anyone?

Ok, this might sound crazy...

I can't believe it but
this might actually work.

Kerry, we'll get
everything back into place

in time for you
to open tomorrow.

Don't worry about it,
just do what you gotta do.

Oh, I can help.

Okay.

this is looking good.

if I can convince
just one person

that I am actually santa claus,

then christmas can
go on as scheduled.

You elves hold the
fort while I'm gone.

And cut!

That was great you
guys. So much fun.

well, we did it.

You know what today
reminded me of?

Your worst nightmare?

Well, old times.

Some eleventh-hour
disaster would hit

and it'd be sink or swim.

And we would always swim.

'cause you'd always figure
out how to make it work.

With you leading the way.

Man, we were good.

Yeah.

We still are.

Thanks for figuring
how to get by

without that third scene.

We wouldn't have made the
day if you hadn't, so...

Yeah, ok.

Ok.

you know, costume lady.

I'm beginning to think
you're our lucky star.

Starting to feel
pretty lucky myself.

I kind of think every
movie set needs a kerry.

Yeah? Even the one in london?

Well, whatever you
decide, I'm serious.

I think you're born for this.
It could be the perfect career.

Hm.

ah, ah, ah, ah!

Just gonna steal...

what is it, honey?

I got it!

lucy, it's brad.
We gotta talk.

hey, mom.

Kerry, did you read
the article I sent you?

No. Uh, I'm sorry. I've
just been crazy busy.

it's been trending
for the last hour.

Brad has backed out
on "ryan's game".

What? No.

He didn't mention
anything to me.

Well, is he there? Go see him.

Uh, yeah, he... He
is here. Just a sec.

Honey, what have you
decided about new york?

Are you...

hello?

Hey.

Oh, hi.

Did you, uh, back
out of "ryan's game"?

Ah, yeah.

I was gonna talk to you
about this, but it was...

I was offered the
job in new york.

You were! That's so wonderful!

Yeah, it would have
been. It would have been.

But I turned it down.

to come work with me in london.

Mmmhmm.

Oh, kerry. I am so sorry.
I just completely...

- Forgot about me.
- No, no, no, no, no...

- Brad, jill needs you on set.
- Give me a second.

copy that,
we're on the move.

Can we please talk
about this later?

- brad.
- Ok?

It's like it never
crossed his mind,

you know, to consider how
him quitting the movie

would affect anyone else.

I know, honey.

It doesn't exactly say
"I'll be there for you."

no, no.

You know what it
does say, though?

That at heart he's still
just "showbiz brad".

And I'm just... Kerry
from twelve oaks.

Honey, maybe for you this...

This friendship was just a
lovely, unexpected bonus.

Part of the wonderful unexpected
experience of doing this film.

And perhaps that's just
where the story ends.

Except in the movie
version, you know, I, um...

I'd get the guy and the gig.

Honey, what if that position
hasn't been filled yet?

What if you got ahold of stella-

no.

And, and said you
changed your mind?

No. I would look like a flake.

I should have jumped
at the chance.

Ok, so why didn't you?

He told me I was born
to work in movies.

And I thought, maybe he's right.

like I had found
something that I was good at.

Like, somewhere that I
belonged. I don't know.

Stupid. I should have never...

Honey.

You have so much to offer.

There are other
movies, you know.

no.

If you want to design in new
york, you can do that too.

No.

No. I'm gonna go
back to retro fit.

I'm gonna pay off
the debt and uh...

Uh, mission accomplished.

I should have never left. I
should have never given up.

You are the only
one for me, evie.

I just hope that I'm still
the only one for you.

You are. Completely.

And coming back for me
from such a long way

tells me everything
I need to know.

I believe you now, nick.
I really and truly do.

I guess the reindeer and
sleigh outside didn't hurt.

I promise you, nick,

you'll always be...
My favorite santa.

Hold and cut.

That's picture wrap.

congratulations
everybody.

Hotel bar 8:00pm
tonight on us, ok?

oh, thank
you for everything.

- Kerry, thank you so much.
- Thank you.

See you later.

Well, I know I'm
probably biased,

but I'd say we made
our best movie yet.

Well, I like to think we
learned a little something

along the way.

oh, thank you.

Hey, costume lady.

Hi. Brad.

Cheers, to a great shoot.

I want to thank
you for your effort

and creative genius on this.

It was...

Uh... It has been a wild ride.

alright, everyone.

Jill and I just wanted to make
a little toast to all of you.

Our crew, thank you so much for
your hard work on this film.

It means everything to us.

And we also know that
you've had a front row seat

for these past few weeks to
the caleb and jill comedy hour.

yes, mariah, we know
you call it that,

but we love you anyway.

We just wanted to say we
are so sorry and apologetic

if we drove anyone
a little too crazy

with our on-set antics.

but making this
movie made us realize

that we could do so much better
together than we do apart.

yeah, not only as
filmmakers but as a couple.

So, we have made a decision
to give love a second chance.

So wish us luck, please!
Cheers, everyone, thank you.

wow.

Didn't see that coming.

No?

I thought actors were
supposed to be observant.

Kerry, I think you might
have overestimated me.

I'll remember that the next time

a movie star comes through town.

Merry christmas.

sorry, brad.

Maybe some rules aren't
made to be broken.

so, what has everyone been up
to since the end of the shoot?

Well, jill and I just finished
our first of six new films

for dazzle plus.

Oh!

yes, it's a sequel that
I wrote and directed,

called, appropriately enough,
"my favorite santa too".

That's t-o-o.

Starring none other than me as
your first female santa claus.

Woohoo! Give it up.

hey brad,
no part for you in it?

Uh, well there was
but I had a conflict.

I was in london shooting an
indie thriller, "ryan's game".

It's super dark, total
departure from me.

Uh, which is why I
turned it down at first,

but fortunately their
production got delayed

and they came back to me
and this time I said yes.

And it comes out in March.

thank you.

What made you change your mind?

Someone a whole lot wiser than
me told me that I just needed

to climb the mountain and
spread my wings and take a leap.

Um... What about you, kerr

what have you been up to
since we stopped shooting?

Me?

well...

thank you.

don't you
two look happy.

Love always conquers
all, wouldn't you say?

I'd say it has a little
something to do with it, yeah.

Ah, mayor lee.

Thank you so much
for everything.

I think this might be one
of our best locations yet.

Oh, 100 percent.

Now, that we're on the
map, let's stay on the map?

- Eh.
- Eh?

well, if we get to make a
"my favorite santa too".

We'll be back, I promise.

Oh...

well,
if we get to make

a "my favorite santa too",
we'll be back. I promise.

Ok.

- got you!
- Gonna hold you to that.

Sounds good, mayor, thanks.

- Thank you guys.
- Ok.

I love it here.

Well...

If you ever find yourselves
back in twelve oaks

and need a costumer...

I'm your girl.

Better yet, how 'bout
you move to la? Huh?

We can keep you very busy.

For a very long time.

- Really?
- Yeah.

I don't... I, I don't
know what to say.

Well just... Just
think about it.

Take your time and
let us know, ok?

Nancy. Thank you.

- Oh my.
- For everything.

- Really think about it, ok?
- Mmmhmm.

My lifesaver.

- Thanks for everything.
- Mmmhmm.

- We'll be in touch.
- Ok.

- ok.
- alright.

- alright, guys.
- bye-bye.

my mom and I, we closed up
the store and I moved to la

to start costume designing
for caleb and jill.

my first assignment,
"my favorite santa too".

Which, ironically was shot back
in my hometown of twelve oaks.

I am so proud of you, honey,

and your father would have
been proud of you too.

The best is yet to
come, I just know it.

Well, I wouldn't
be standing here

if it wasn't your belief
in me, so thank you.

Honey, I'm just so glad
that we got to share

this amazing event together.

I must have 1,000 photos to
put on my christmas movie page.

I am sure you do.

How 'bout one more?

well, I thought
you'd never ask.

- Would you mind?
- Oh, of course.

- thank you.
- Of course.

You both look beautiful.

Well, I think it's
time for a refill.

Excuse me.

- Uh, so, london?
- Yes.

Finally.

- I did it.
- Hm.

I really want you to know that
what I said in there I meant.

You were the one that
inspired me to take that part.

Oh... Well.

I, uh... I wouldn't have
worked on "my favorite santa"

if it wasn't for
you chiming in, so.

We're even.

It turns out I'm not exactly
the showbiz after-party

kind of guy anymore, so um...

I'll see you around.

Ok.

bye, brad.

Kerry, um...

I am so sorry. Ok?

I backed out of that
role 'cause of me.

I was selfish.

I was thinking about me

and my brand and my
image and showbiz brad.

You know, I have spent
most of my life believing

I wasn't enough and you came
in and you changed that.

And part of me
wants to thank you.

You made me real.

I never felt so real in my
life and it terrified me.

So, I did what I do
and I ran and I hid.

I was the coward.
That's on me.

But I am so sorry
that I hurt you.

So I am really happy
that you're doing well.

I think I'm
going to call it a night.

I left you once before and
I am not leaving you again.

Please, give me a
chance to show you...

You just did.

a lot of
people are looking at us.

- You want to get out of here?
- Mmmhmm.

Come with me. Come on.

Let's go.

Who's your favorite santa now?

The real one.