Candy Cane Lane Interview: Director Reginald Hudlin on How Sam Raimi Influenced Film
0Prime Video's gift to viewers this year is the Eddie Murphy-led original comedy, Candy Cane Lane. Directed by Reginald Hudlin, who previously worked with Murphy on 1992's Boomerang, the comedian's first holiday film takes all the ingredients of a classic Christmas movie and spins a whole new magical family adventure.
In his efforts to have a decked-out house that would rival Clark Griswold for his neighborhood's annual decorating contest, Chris Carver (Murphy) makes a pact with a rogue elf, Pepper (Jillian Bell). Unfortunately, this elf is playing for keeps and the consequences of this contract will see Chris joining her collection of Christmas ornaments permanently. To make matters worse, Pepper casts a spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, leaving a trail of seasonal chaos in its wake (12 drummers drumming?!). The only way to stop this devious elf is to join forces with his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross) and their children to set things right again! Candy Cane Lane also features Nick Offerman, Chris Redd, Ken Marino, Danielle Pinnock, and more.
To discuss the making of the movie, Hudlin spoke with Collider's Steve Weintraub about reuniting with Murphy and the unexpected script that caught his attention. Hudlin reveals how Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness influenced the animation in the movie, discusses teaming up with George Lucas' Industrial Light & Magic, and creating new technology to ensure the actors could improv and joke without worrying about their animated co-stars. Finally, the filmmaker and producer shares a few details about the plot of his next project, Black Cotton Star.
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