The Lost Holliday is a 2024 American drama film directed by Jussie Smollett and written by Smollett and Jerrell Chesney. The film stars Vivica A. Fox as Cassandra Marshall, who travels to Los Angeles to plan the funeral of her estranged son, Damien (Jabari Redd). Upon her arrival, Cassandra discovers that the funeral arrangements are already being handled by her son's husband, Jason (Jussie Smollett).[1]
| The Lost Holliday | |
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| Directed by | Jussie Smollett |
| Written by | Jussie Smollett Jerrell Chesney |
| Produced by | Jussie Smollett Tressa Azarel Smallwood Mona Scott-Young |
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| Cinematography | Joe 'Jody' Williams |
| Edited by | Jake Smollett |
| Music by | Shajuan Andrews |
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| Distributed by | AMC Theatres Distribution |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film premiered at the 28th annual American Black Film Festival in June 2024.[2][3][4] It set to release on September 27, 2024, by AMC Theatres.[5]
Cast
edit- Vivica A. Fox as Cassandra Marshall
- Jussie Smollett as Jason Holliday
- Jabari Redd as Damien Holliday
- Marquise Vilson as DeSean 'Duck' Adesina
- Brittany S. Hall as Cheyenne Holliday
- Miriam A. Hyman as Katia Del Gado
- Gina Belafonte as Meredith Clayton-Perrineau
- Leslie David Baker as Dr. Blevins
- Londyn Carter as Arielle Adams-Holliday
- Memphis Cade as Garland Kirby IV
- Cynthia Bailey as Victoria Van Der Poole
References
edit- ^ Eka, Domi (August 9, 2024). "'The Lost Holliday' - Vivica A. Fox Stars in Jussie Smollet's Family Drama Film | Trailer". VIMooZ.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (April 24, 2024). "American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama". Variety.
- ^ "AwardsWatch - 28th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Lineup Featuring New Films Starring Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lynn Whitfield and Jason Mitchell". April 24, 2024.
- ^ Penrice, Ronda Racha (June 19, 2024). "Jussie Smollett Debuts New Feature, Denzel Washington Hints at Break From Acting at American Black Film Festival".
- ^ "The Lost Holliday, written, produced, directed & starring Jussie Smollett with Vivica A. Fox, to hit theaters Sept. 27". BlackFilmandTV.com.