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Genie (2023)

Genie is a Peacock original Christmas movie starring Melissa McCarthy, Alan Cumming, Luiz Guzmán, and Paapa Essiedu. The film centers on a father named Bernard Bottle, who accidentally releases a magical genie named Flora (McCarthy). Together, they discover that holiday magic can come in many forms.

Genie Movie Poster with Melissa McCarthy
Genie
PG
Comedy
Holiday

Release Date
November 22, 2023
Director
Sam Boyd
Cast
Melissa McCarthy , Paapa Essiedu , Luis Guzmán , Alan Cumming
Writers
Richard Curtis

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Genie Interview: Paapa Essiedu On Working With Melissa McCarthy & Learning From His Role

Genie star Paapa Essiedu discusses the joy of working with Melissa McCarthy on their holiday movie and shares what he took away from his character.

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Genie Interview: Writer Richard Curtis On Updating His '90s Movie To A Family-Centric Story 1
Genie Interview: Writer Richard Curtis On Updating His '90s Movie To A Family-Centric Story

Genie writer Richard Curtis explains why it was the right time to update his '90s movie, and how he brought Alan Cumming back for another role.

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Genie Interview: Director Sam Boyd On Paapa Essiedu & Melissa McCarthy's Onscreen Chemistry 1
Genie Interview: Director Sam Boyd On Paapa Essiedu & Melissa McCarthy's Onscreen Chemistry

Genie director Sam Boyd discusses the friendship between Paapa Essiedu and Melissa McCarthy in his new movie, and collaborating with Richard Curtis.

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Genie Ending Explained

Genie is a Peacock original Christmas movie about a genie, Flora (Melissa McCarthy) who helps Bernard Bottle (Paapa Essiedu) win his family back.

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Genie Trailer Shows Melissa McCarthy Wishing An Unusual Christmas Adventure

Peacock releases the trailer for the upcoming film Genie, an unusual Christmas adventure starring renowned comedic actress Melissa McCarthy.

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Melissa McCarthy To Play Holiday Genie In New Movie From Love, Actually Team

Melissa McCarthy is cast as the lead in a new holiday fantasy-comedy from Love, Actually screenwriter Richard Curtis and Love Life creator Sam Boyd.

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