Dexter Sol Ansell Joins Holiday Comedy Naughty
Universal's 2027 holiday comedy Naughty adds Ansell alongside Peter Dinklage and Jennifer Aniston.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Comedy
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Universal has cast Dexter Sol Ansell in Naughty, its 2027 holiday comedy. The film also includes Peter Dinklage, Jennifer Aniston, Kate O'Flynn and Jamie Demetriou.
Why it matters
The casting adds recognizable performers to a studio holiday comedy scheduled for theatrical release. Ansell's involvement also draws attention to a possible first on-screen pairing with Dinklage.
Naughty is scheduled for theatrical release on November 5, 2027, with no production budget or commercial figures disclosed. Ansell previously played a young Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, but his role in Naughty has not been detailed.
The players
Dexter Sol Ansell
Dexter Sol Ansell is an actor who previously played a young Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Peter Dinklage
Peter Dinklage is an actor known for his role as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones and is playing Santa Claus in Naughty.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston is an actress and producer best known for her role on the sitcom Friends, and she plays Mallory in Naughty.
Olivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde is an actress and filmmaker who is directing Naughty.
The details
Naughty is directed by Olivia Wilde from a script by Jimmy Warden. Dinklage plays Santa Claus, and Aniston plays Mallory, who must find Santa to testify in her divorce hearing.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: Ansell's casting in Naughty is reported.
November 5, 2027: Naughty is scheduled for theatrical release.
December 22, 2027: Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory debuts on Netflix.
Industry Dynamics
Naughty's cast pairs established television and film names with a studio holiday comedy release, a pattern common to seasonal theatrical titles. Ansell's earlier role in a major franchise prequel shows how young actors from successful franchises are often placed in subsequent studio projects.
Naughty is scheduled for theatrical release on November 5, 2027, so audiences will need to see it in cinemas rather than through a streaming platform at launch. No ticket pricing or streaming window has been announced.
The takeaway
Studio holiday comedies often rely on ensemble casts to attract multiple audience segments, and Naughty's lineup follows that approach. Readers following the film can watch for character reveals as the 2027 release date approaches.
What happens next
Naughty is scheduled for theatrical release on November 5, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ScreenRant.
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