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One of the most beloved modern Christmas classics turns 20 next year, and to mark the occasion, the cast members of the landmark 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually” reunite for a TV special to air next week on ABC. are getting together, the network announced Tuesday.
The film’s writer-director Richard Curtis also stars Hugh Grant, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson, Bill Nighy and Thomas Brodie-Sangster.
one in Promotional clip Shared by the ABC program “20/20” on Twitter, Diane Sawyer asked the cast to fill in the sentence, “Love is really …,” to which Grant drollly replies, “Dead!”
According to ABC, the special will focus on how the film successfully brought together a diverse ensemble to create a charming and poignant film that examines various love relationships during the lovely month before Christmas in London, England. Coupled, that becomes a beloved holiday tradition all around. the world
In keeping with the film’s release on November 6, 2003, the upcoming program will also look at how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way people interact, love and connect, and all of the kindness within families. important requirement from and communities.
The new reunion isn’t the first time the “Love Actually” cast — which also includes Keira Knightley, Liam Neeson and Colin Firth — has reunited.
In 2017, a short sequel to the film was produced for NBC in honor of Red Nose Day, a charity for children in need created by Curtis.
“The Laughter and Secrets of Love Actually: 20 Years Later – A Diane Sawyer Special” airs Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
