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The Holdovers is a 2023 American Christmas comedy drama film directed by Alexander Payne, written by David Hemingson, and starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Dominic Sessa. Set in 1970, it tells the story of a strict classics teacher at a New England boarding school who is forced to chaperone a handful of students who have nowhere ...
He has since directed the comedy-dramas Downsizing (2017), and The Holdovers (2023). Early life and education ... The Holdovers: 5 1 7 2 3 2 Total 19 3 15 3 27 8
In 2021, Sessa was discovered by casting director Susan Shopmaker, who offered Deerfield Academy students a chance to audition for the Alexander Payne-directed film The Holdovers since the film was using the academy as a shooting location. [7] Sessa was selected among twelve students who auditioned for the role. [9]
What ensues is an unlikely camaraderie between Angus and two other holdovers: curmudgeonly history professor Paul Hunham (Giamatti), and head cook Mary Lamb (Randolph), who is grieving the ...
Filmed on Feb. 26. 2022, Worcester’s big scene in “The Holdovers” was originally intended for Boston, but Alexander Payne, the film’s director, liked what Worcester had to offer.
When it came time to make The Holdovers, director Alexander Payne didn’t only film at some of New England’s most storied private schools, he also relied on them to find his stars.. Casting ...
The Holdovers is a 2023 comedy drama film directed by Alexander Payne and written by David Hemingson.Set over the 1970 Christmas holiday at a New England boarding school, the film stars Paul Giamatti as cantankerous teacher Paul Hunham, Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Mary Lamb, the school's cook, and Dominic Sessa in his film debut as troubled student Angus Tully.
The Holdovers, its edges trimmed in tinsel and lights, tries to find some sense of peace within these lonely, little islands. Dir: Alexander Payne. Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da ...