courtesy of CTMG, via PeopleFilm & TV / NewsFilm & TV / NewsA first look at Kristen Stewart in ‘gay Christmas rom-com’ Happiest SeasonStewart stars beside Black Mirror’s Mackenzie Davis in the upcoming filmShareLink copied ✔️September 2, 2020September 2, 2020TextThom Waite Kristen Stewart is set to star in a Christmas rom-com titled Happiest Season, directed by Clea DuVall, and new images – first released via People – provide a preview of the upcoming film. Appearing beside Mackenzie Davis, who previously starred in Black Mirror’s unmissable “San Junipero” episode, Stewart can be seen ice skating and gathering with family (played by Glow’s Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, and more) by the Christmas tree. Pretty standard holiday movie fare, but Happiest Season – unlike many rom-coms, which have typically relegated gay characters to sassy side roles – will focus on the relationship between Stewart and Davis’s respective characters, Abby and Harper (Abby wants to propose to Harper; Harper hasn’t come out to her conservative parents yet). “I think I've wished to see a gay Christmas rom-com my whole life,” Stewart tells People. “I'm so happy and proud of Clea for bringing this into the world.” “I love when a holiday movie makes you long for an idea of home, but also examines how hilarious and hard reality at home can be sometimes.” Earlier this year, it was also announced that Stewart would take the lead role of Princess Diana in Spencer, a film about the people’s princess directed by Ema’s Pablo Larraín. Despite also taking place during the Christmas holidays, Spencer will strike a slightly darker tone, portraying the breakdown of her marriage to Prince Charles. Happiest Season is slated to release in the US November 20, and November 27 in the UK. View a preview in the Instagram post below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREEveryone needs to calm down about Timothée ChalametNorthern roles should go to northern actorsLVMH Prize 2026Vote to decide which designer makes the final round of the 2026 LVMH PrizeAmanda Seyfried: ‘Community is everything. Socialism is a beautiful idea’‘It’s been turned into something ugly’: Why fans are boycotting Scream 7You need to see Sirāt, an apocalyptic sci-fi about illegal desert ravesDazed x MUBI Cinema Club’s next screening is Sound Of FallingRose Byrne on A$AP Rocky, Hackney and the ugly side of motherhoodAkinola Davies Jr on his BAFTA-winning debut, My Father’s ShadowThe Secret Agent: A must-see thriller about fighting fascism in BrazilDerry Girls creator unpacks her new show and female friendship‘Fucking Dazed’: Aidan Zamiri and Bertie Brandes on making The MomentEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy