Other stars who will appear include Mia Farrow, Ellie Kemper, … He's needs more time on snl. A star-studded cast will hold a virtual table read on Sunday, Dec. 13, of the classic Christmas movie "It's a Wonderful Life." Slated for Sunday, December 13 at 5:00 P.M. PT, the It’s A Wonderful Life table read will also star Mia Farrow (Rosemary’s Baby), Ellie Kemper (The … Here's how to remotely disable Apple Pay, Lions and QB Stafford agree to seek trade offers, Biden Inaugural TV Special Helps NBC Top Viewership; ABC Leads News Coverage Among Big 4, Dog Who Really Wants To Play Ball Puts It Somewhere She Knows Mom Will See It, Suffer From Acid Reflux? 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That surprisingly good movie would've been a bigger deal if movie theaters still existed. Pete Davidson is set to star as James Stewart's iconic role, George Bailey in a table read for It's A Wonderful Life, and the news has social media responding big time.According to Deadline, Davidson is joining Maude Apatow and Ed Asner for a star-studded virtual table reading of the classic 1946 holiday film. The paid streaming event will benefit the Ed Asner Family Center, which promotes mental health and enrichment programs to special needs children and their families.. Pete Davidson is putting his twist on the 1946 holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life". The Frank Capra favorite is about the life of a small-town dreamer, George Bailey, who wishes he had never been born after being down on his luck. The whole appeal of the original is that Jimmy Stewart is so believable as an everyman..... Pete Davidson is so unrelatable in so many ways so it's such an odd casting choice?!?! He will read as George alongside actress Maude Apatow as Violet Bick. Copyright 2020 PopCulture.com. Pete Davidson to Play James Stewart's It's a Wonderful Life Character in Virtual Table Read this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. "We are so thrilled to have Pete reenact the role of George in It’s a Wonderful Life with his talented wit and clever vocalizations. According to Deadline, Davidson is joining Maude Apatow and Ed Asner for a star-studded virtual table reading of the classic 1946 holiday film. 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Rowling, Video: John Legend And Mike Jackson Talk 'Jingle Jangle' (ET Canada). Saturday Night Live actor Pete Davidson has big shoes to fill as the role of George Bailey was originally played by Jimmy Stewart. RELATED: Pete Davidson Honours His Dad, A First Responder Who Died On 9/11, “We are so thrilled to have Pete reenact the role of George in 'It’s a Wonderful Life' with his talented wit and clever vocalizations," said Matthew Asner, President/CEO of The Ed Asner Family Center. Pete Davidson is set to star as James Stewart's iconic role, George Bailey in a table read for It's A Wonderful Life, and the news has social media responding big time. You know what actually has an all-star cast? Pete Davidson is stepping into Jimmy Stewart’s shoes. And while it’s technically true that Pete Davidson will be playing George Bailey, it’s not going to be some ill-advised remake or anything. The “Saturday Night Live” star has been tapped to play George Bailey in a revamped version of the 1946 holiday classic “It’s … ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Pete Davidson will play George Bailey in an ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ table read organized by Ed Asner. You’ll Finally Get To Imagine Pete Davidson As Jimmy Stewart When He Headlines A Table Read Of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ by: Matt Prigge Twitter November 24, 2020 Facebook Twitter … ET. Wong ("Mr. Pete Davidson To Star In ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Table Read With Familiar Co-Star 24 Nov 2020 10:59 AM Jimmy Stewart’s Family Rejects Trump Comparison To ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ And we look forward to having Maude join the cast as Violet with her creative flair," he said. 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Pete Davidson has been cast in a table read of It’s A Wonderful Life. Some sites are running this story with the headline “Pete Davidson to play Jimmy Stewart’s role in It’s A Wonderful Life,” hoping to inspire rage and sadness. I wouldn't be looking forward to Pete Davidson in the It's a Wonderful Life table read if I hadn't seen King of Staten Island. MA native joins star-studded cast for ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ table read The Rhode Show ... Jake spoke about the opportunity to take part in the table read … Matthew Asner, the Co-Founder/President/CEO of The Ed Asner Family Center, commented on the news, admitting they were "thrilled" for the Saturday Night Live star to step into the beloved role. The 27-year-old star will take on the role played by James Stewart in the iconic 1946 festive flick. The charity table read is easily the bane of 2020. He will be joined by Maude Apatow, Mia Farrow, Ellie Kemper, Carol Kane, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, Bill Pullman, Richard… It's a Wonderful Life isn't a very good movie and Jimmy Stewart's performance is hammy and over the top and mumbly, so Pete Davidson sounds like a perfect casting. It will be a very meaningful night!". With It's A Wonderful Life set to air again this Christmas on NBC, scroll down to see what social media users are saying about Davidson taking on the iconic role! Yes, that Pete Davidson and all-star cast to perform 'It's a Wonderful Life' table read for a good cause. Michael Shannon, Mia Farrow, Maude Apatow, Carol Kane, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, Bill Pullman, Richard Kind and BD Wong, appear for a one … Pete Davidson will be getting into the holiday spirit soon.The comedian is set to lead an all-star cast for a virtual table read of the Christmas fantasy drama It's a Wonderful Life. Guests will also enjoy a unique silent auction providing additional holiday gift opportunities including commemorative film items, gift baskets, trips, sports … This sounds fun, fuck the haters , This is such bizarre casting for a reading it kind of makes sense, Love Pete !!!! Team P W D L F A GD Pts Form; 1: team hasn't moved: Man Utd: 19: 12: 4: 3: 36: 25: 11: 40: W Won 1 - 0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 29th 2020. Elsewhere"), Diedrich Bader ("Veep"), Bill Pullman ("Spaceballs"), Richard Kind ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"), B.D. The "It's a Wonderful Life" Gala tickets to the table read and/or special commemorative gift boxes with holiday surprises are perfect presents for friends and family, given in the holiday spirit. However, the same cannot be said of the holiday classic and family favorite “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Pete Davidson will play George Bailey in an upcoming virtual table read of the 1946 Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, which will stream December 13th at … I agree, interesting choice and PS people were skeptical about Robin Williams when he tried drama and he was brilliant. The movie you should watch instead. I'm high-key excited about this, I love his bits on SNL. Wong, and Michael Shannon - for a one-night-only live virtual celebrity table read of the 1946 holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” on Sunday, December 13, 2020, and is available … ... Any version of It’s a Wonderful Life has a lot of expectations to fulfill. The It's a Wonderful Life table read will take place on Sunday, December 13th at 8 p.m. The … The all-star table read will also welcome Mia Farrow ("The Great Gatsby"), Ellie Kemper ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"), Carol Kane ("Hester Street"), Ed Begley Jr. ("St. - November 25, 2020 02:47 pm EST. https://t.co/7kkKRwVcyu, Nooooo pleaaaaseeeeeeNOOOOOOOOOOOO IS WHYY, LEAVE IT ALONE ITS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MOVIE https://t.co/V1jLz9VW2m. According to Deadline, Pete Davidson is going to star as George Bailey in a virtual table read of It’s A Wonderful Life hosted by Tom Bergeron, with proceeds going to The Ed Asner Family Center (which raises money to help children with special needs). As George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, he learns how life would be very different if he was never there. The It's A Wonderful Life table read was announced late last month.Davidson was cast in Stewart's role and his The King of Staten Island co-star Maude Apatow will play Gloria Grahame's Violet Bick part. Karolyn Grimes, the original 6 year old Zuzu Bailey featured in the motion picture It’s a Wonderful Life will relive the classical holiday story as she joins Ed Asner, Pete Davidson, Ellie Kemper and a star-studded team of actors. It’s a Wonderful Life is coming back with a new cast! Davidson will be joined by Maude Apatow, Mia Farrow, Ellie Kemper, Carol Kane, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, Bill … He's very funny and natural!! Actor Ed Asner will lead a large cast of celebrities in a table read of the 1946 film classic It’s A Wonderful Life this Sunday, December 13, at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT. Wong, and Michael Shannon. By Stephen Andrew George Bailey is getting a Staten Island accent and a whole bunch of tattoos this holiday season thanks to SNL‘s Pete Davidson, who is putting his own spin on James Stewart’s iconic It’s a Wonderful Life role. The reading will benefit Ed Asner Family Center. The table read is organized by renowned actor Ed Asner, 91, and The Ed Asner Family Center, benefitting mental health and enrichment programs to special needs children and their families. It’s a damn virtual table-read for charity. Pinterest ... has signed on to play the iconic role of George Bailey in an upcoming virtual table read of Christmas classic It’s A Wonderful Life. The virtual table read for ... Twitter. Virtual Event Spotlight: “It’s A Wonderful Life” Table Read January 28, 2021 The challenges of 2020 forced nonprofits of all sizes to quickly pivot their fundraising programs to a new virtual world, and Pledgeling is proud to be here … Davidson is set to star as the troubled banker in a table read of Frank Capra’s classic 1946 film, Vulture reports. In an effort to make him believe his impact on the community of Bedford Falls, an angel is sent to earth to make George's wish come true — with dark results. This is the hardest pass of the season for me. HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Karolyn Grimes, the original 6 year old Zuzu Bailey featured in the motion picture "It's a Wonderful Life" will relive the classical holiday story as she joins Ed Asner, Pete Davidson, Ellie Kemper and a star-studded team of actors – including Mia Farrow, Maude Apatow, Carol Kane, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, Bill Pullman, … Davidson will star in a table read of the classic film alongside his "The King of Staten Island" co-star Maude Apatow, per Deadline. I nearly had a minor heart episode when I thought this was full on remake.https://t.co/nOGBrublZC, i never thought i would see pete davidson and it’s a wonderful life in the same sentence https://t.co/1OOxjan8F1. Somewhere Jimmy Stewart is screaming..... Nn Nn Nnnnnnnooooooooo pic.twitter.com/6VMm849qqx, OK; so the original starred James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Sheldon Leonard; but Pete Davidson is leading the all-star cast. If you aren’t familiar with the phenomenon, here’s a primer: Because we’re so starved for entertainment, Hollywood assumes we’re in a position to pay money to watch a bunch of stars do a dramatic reading of a movie script over video conference. Pete Davidson will play George Bailey in a virtual table read of 'It's A Wonderful Life'. And oh btw: No thanks. It's a Wonderful Life, regarded as the holiday classic to define all holiday classics, stars Stewart alongside Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell and Henry Travers. What kind of sick, ignorant cocoon do these people live in? Global's "Saturday Night Live" comedian will play George Bailey (played by James Stewart in the film) and the "Euphoria" actress takes the role of Violet Bick. A table read I can handle. "Please join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity to snuggle up on your couch and experience this all-star cast virtual table read from the comfort of your own home while helping to raise money for The Ed Asner Family Center. The "It's a Wonderful Life" table read is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Pete Davidson has joined our cast as George Bailey! Ed Asner joins a star-studded team of actors – including Pete Davidson, Maude Apatow, Mia Farrow, Carol Kane, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, Bill Pullman, Ellie Kemper, Richard Kind, B.D. 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Photo: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage via Getty Images "We look forward to having Maude join the cast as Violet with her creative flair.". Other stars who will appear include Mia Farrow, Ellie Kemper, Bill Pullman, Carol Kane, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, Richard Kind, B.D. Robot)" and Michael Shannon ("The Shape of Water"). But only under certain circumstances – say a table read of “Fast Times at Ridgemont High!” I mean, it’s meant to be somewhat comical from the get-go, and it’s not like the film couldn’t be improved upon much. Hosted by Tom Bergeron, the cast will … The "It's a Wonderful Life" Gala tickets to the table read and/or special commemorative gift boxes with holiday surprises are perfect presents for friends and family, given in the holiday spirit. ET, and tickets are available at edasnerfamilycenter.org. New actors are coming back for a virtual table script read to benefit the nonprofit Ed Asner Family Center. 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