Jennifer Garnerhas been busy with a wide variety of projects over the past couple of years, but the performer is ready to continue her working relationship withNetflix. According toDeadline, Garner has signed on to star inMrs. Claus, an upcoming holiday comedy the studio is quietly developing. After countless titles have placed Santa Claus in the spotlight, it’s time forMrs. Clausto bring a new spin to the holiday spirit, in a comedy that will both amuse audiences and remind them about the reason for the season. Time will tell what problems Mrs. Claus will be forced to face in the upcoming movie.
Reese Witherspoonwill serve as a producer onMrs. Claus, and the story is already being worked on by a screenwriter.Leah McKendrick, who was previously involved in titles such asScrambledandM.F.A., is hard at work with the script forMrs. Claus, but no plot details have been disclosed by Netflix at the moment.Scrambledtold the story of Nellie (played by McKendrick herself), a young woman who decides to freeze her eggs after a bad breakup. The movie also featured performances fromEgo NwodinandAndrew Santino. McKendrick will set up the stage forMrs. Claus' narrative with her signature style, as Garner prepares to star in the project.
Before she was ever selected to star inMrs. Claus, Jennifer Garner appeared inThe Last Thing He Told Me, a miniseries where she also worked as an executive producer. Garner’s character was named Hannah Hall, and the story followed the lead as she formed an unexpected relationship with her stepdaughter (played byAngourie Rice) while looking for her missing husband. While the tone of the miniseries was very different from what audiences can expect fromMrs. Claus, it reminded audiences that Garner can take on any challenge on the screen.
Jennifer Garner is Back at Netflix
By starring inMrs. Claus, Jennifer Garner will be working with Netflix once again, after appearing in various projects from the streaming platform in recent years. The performer stepped into the shoes of Allison Torres inYes Day, a comedy about a couple of parents who can’t say no to their children in a span of twenty-four hours. Garner would then portray Ellie Reed inThe Adam Project, the story about how Adam Reed (Ryan Reynolds) went back in time in order to meet his younger self. Jennifer Garner is ready to jump back into action withMrs. Claus, continuing her successful working relationship with Netflix.
A release date forMrs. Claushasn’t been set by Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
