Don’t toy with our hearts, Nancy.
Jude Legislation and Nancy Meyers have followers of “The Holiday” on edge after the pair hinted they’re engaged on a sequel to the 2006 romantic comedy, which may see the return of a beloved character — Mr. Serviette Head.
Legislation, 51, and Meyers, 75, who wrote and directed “The Holiday,” received collectively on Thursday to have fun the actor receiving a star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame. That very same day, Meyers posted a video of their reunion on Instagram, by which she coyly requested Legislation a couple of potential “Holiday” sequel.
“Look who I’m having lunch with today,” the Oscar-nominated filmmaker mentioned in voiceover trend because the digital camera panned up from a glass of champagne and dessert to a dapperly dressed Legislation, who beamed as he appeared throughout the desk at Meyers.
“Congratulations on your so deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. That’s amazing.”
“Thanks, Nancy,” he replied. “It’s so lovely to see you.”
“It’s so great to see you,” Meyers added. “I don’t think I’ve seen you since we wrapped up ‘The Holiday.’”
“Speaking of which,” she continued, “I’ve seen you interviewed a lot, and they keep asking you if there’s going to be a sequel, what do you think?”
Legislation then leaned again, letting out a sigh, misplaced in thought and he repeated the query, “Is there gonna be a sequel?”
The star then grabbed a white serviette and appeared up at Meyers as he pulled the fabric as much as his face.
“Uh oh. Uh oh,” Meyers mentioned. “Oh no, here it comes.”
Legislation went on to position the serviette over his head, and an individual off-screen handed him a pair of glasses, which he placed on over the linen — reanimating the adored Mr. Serviette Head, an alter ego Legislation’s character in “The Holiday” created to entertain his kids.
Laughing, Meyers requested, “Is that a yes, Jude?”
Two years in the past, Meyers mentioned a sequel to “The Holiday” — which additionally starred Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, and Jack Black — was not within the works.
However rather a lot can change in two years. And Meyers’ Instagram video despatched followers right into a frenzy.
“Nancy this is not funny!!! You better not be messing with us!” one particular person commented.
“For the love of god, please give us a sequel,” one other fan wrote. “[W]e are dying without a new Nancy Meyers movie!!!”
“Just casually breaking the internet,” mentioned “Deadpool & Wolverine” producer Simon Kinberg, prompting Meyers to reply with a laughing face emoji.
Kimberly Williams Paisley, who starred in Meyers’ remake of “Father of the Bride,” additionally confirmed her help for the doable sequel, leaving three purple coronary heart emojis within the feedback.
Legislation’s reprisal of his position as Mr. Serviette Head additionally excited “The Holiday” followers.
“OH, MY GOODNESS – MR. NAPKIN HEAD!!!!” one particular person posted.
Another person shared, “You cannot just interrupt my casual evening with Mr Napkin head in 2024!!! MA’AM!”
“The way I SCREAMED when he picked up the napkin!!” a commenter wrote, whereas one other quipped, “The Holiday: Mr Napkin Head Strikes Again.”
Legislation lately signaled that he would like to do a “Holiday” sequel, however provided that Meyers was on board — making the writer-director’s Instagram video all of the extra noteworthy.
“Of course I would,” the star advised E! Information earlier this month when requested about if he would reprise his position as Graham Simpkins. “I mean we’d have to be led by the great Nancy Meyers. She’s unique in her filmmaking. She’s not just a writer-director but she creates that sort of aesthetic, that world and you see it in her other films.”
He continued, “I’m curious, just because there were two very sweet couples and it would be interesting to drop back in now, and just see what they are doing.”
As for the time of yr that the film would happen, Legislation was clear it must be set through the Christmas season.
“Would it be Christmas again? It would have to be,” he mentioned. “You don’t want to see them on a holiday in the sun.”
The Put up has reached out to Meyers and reps for Legislation.
