It’s fueled by the anxieties everybody has some experience with. JL: It’s a combination of that great, extended dysfunctional family like on Modern Family or Parenthood with really out there, wacky comedy. Why should people go out and see this one? Us: There are countless Christmas movies. JL: It was all business! But, I’ve been paying attention ever since and I have noticed fathers kiss their sons more often than I had realized. John Lithgow as Don and Will Ferrell as Brad in ‘Daddy’s Home 2.’ Claire Folger Mark was so mortified by this that I chased him all over the airport threatening to kiss him, too. JL: When I first appear, I hurry into my son’s arms and give him a kiss full on the lips. It was just hilarious! There was this wonderful feeling like, “We’ve got something great here.” Both characters are very, very earnest and they’re ready to burst into tears with emotion at any moment. And Will and I had a wonderful sort of comedy thing going. ![]() You just can’t imagine anyone but Mel Gibson playing his part. JL: I haven’t laughed this much since Third Rock from the Sun! Everyone just knew what was funny about their characters and it was all perfectly cast. Did you have a hard time keeping a straight face while filming? I would just go off with all these tiny, little details. I’d research something like the history of the zip code or the first three post master generals of the United States. He’s a postman and considers it he most exciting profession. He never stops talking! He’s so excited about everything. John Lithgow: It’s an extreme version of myself to the point of being a complete fool. Us Weekly: How are you similar to your sappy character? Sara: Uh, no, no, no, no, honey, we're not doing that, okay? Put that back in, look like a nice kid.Mel Gibson as Kurt, Mark Wahlberg as Dusty, Will Ferrell as Brad and John Lithgow as Don in ‘Daddy’s Home 2.’ Claire Folger You might as well give her your wallet and your 401k while you're at it! Kurt: Brad, do you let the kids touch the thermostat at your house? Brad: What, no! The thermostat is a sacred covenant! I can't believe we're even talking about this! This is *madness*! Don: Dusty, is that true? Tell me that's not true! Oh, criminy, Dusty. Kurt: Hey, kid, are you allowed to touch the thermostat at your mom's house? Adrianna: Pfft, duh! Dusty: What is going on? Brad: Adrianna, she turned up the thermostat! Kurt: Said she fiddles with the thermostat at your house any time she damn well pleases. did somebody fiddle with the thermostat? Kurt: Yes, it's 85°! Don: 85? Kurt: 85! Don: Do you have any idea how much even a few degrees can impact the gas bill? Kurt: Of course, I do, it's unthinkable! Brad: Dad, Kurt, what's going on in here? Why is it so hot? Don: Somebody fiddled with the thermostat! Brad: What? Who would do that? Kurt: What do you think you're doing? Brad: It's roasting in here! Adrianna: I like to sleep with my window open. Kurt: Did you touch the thermostat, did you turn it up? Don: Well, of course, not. Quotes Kurt: His total lack of masculinity, I mean his weak chin and soft underbelly bothers you not a bit? Brad: You know, I'm just getting the feeling maybe you guys would like some piracy. ![]() Principal photography began in Massachusetts in March 2017 and it was released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on November 10, 2017. Daddy's Home 2 is a 2017 American Christmas comedy film directed by Sean Anders and written by Anders and John Morris and a sequel to Daddy's Home (2015).
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