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Ike Barinholtz Joins Jennifer Aniston's Naughty Comedy
8 Oct
Summary
- Ike Barinholtz joins Jennifer Aniston in Universal's comedy Naughty.
- The plot centers on Jennifer Aniston needing Santa Claus to testify.
- Peter Dinklage is reportedly playing Santa Claus in the film.
Ike Barinholtz is the latest addition to the cast of Universal's new comedy, "Naughty," starring alongside Jennifer Aniston. Olivia Wilde is directing the film, which is based on a script by Jimmy Warden. Peter Dinklage and Chase Sui Wonders are also confirmed to be part of the ensemble.
The storyline follows Mallory, portrayed by Aniston, who faces a challenging custody battle. Her only recourse is to locate Santa Claus, played by Dinklage, and persuade him to appear as a witness in her divorce proceedings.
While not officially confirmed, Barinholtz is expected to take on the role of Aniston's ex-husband. The production is being handled by LuckyChap, along with Wilde and Warden.
This project reunites Barinholtz with Chase Sui Wonders, with whom he previously worked on Apple's "The Studio." Barinholtz also co-wrote and executive produced Netflix's "Running Point," a comedy series released in February 2025, and is set to portray Elon Musk in Neon's upcoming satire "Artificial."