# Universal fast-tracks Aniston and Dinklage for Olivia Wilde comedy Naughty

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jennifer-aniston-and-peter-dinklage-to-star-in-olivia-wildes-invite-follow-up-naughty-from-universal-luckychap-as-film-lands-november-2027-release-date/
- Published: 2026-07-28T20:32:33+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-29T02:47:17+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/07/olivia-wilde-naughty-jennifer-aniston-peter-dinklage-1237005406/
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## Key points

- Universal confirms "Naughty", starring Aniston and Dinklage, for 5 November 2027
- Olivia Wilde directs; fast-tracked after acclaimed film "The Invite"
- Aniston plays a mother seeking Santa's testimony in a custody battle

## Summary

Universal Pictures has greenlit the holiday comedy "Naughty" from director Olivia Wilde, confirming Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage in the lead roles and setting a release date of 5 November 2027. According to sources cited by Deadline, the studio moved swiftly to secure Wilde, Aniston and Dinklage's commitment before they could be drawn to other projects, making this a fast-tracked follow-up to Wilde's acclaimed comedy "The Invite".

The film, written by Jimmy Warden from a spec Universal acquired back in 2023, follows Mallory (Aniston), who must locate Santa Claus (Dinklage) and persuade him to testify at her divorce hearing in order to win custody of her son. LuckyChap is producing alongside Wilde and Warden, with Universal executives Sara Scott and Jacqueline Garell overseeing the project. The deal follows the strong critical and commercial reception of "The Invite", which holds a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score and has taken in the region of $36 million worldwide to date.

## Coverage

- [Deadline: Universal fast-tracks Aniston and Dinklage for Olivia Wilde comedy Naughty](https://deadline.com/2026/07/olivia-wilde-naughty-jennifer-aniston-peter-dinklage-1237005406/)
- [Variety: Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage to Star in Olivia Wilde’s Santa Claus Comedy ‘Naughty’](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/jennifer-aniston-peter-dinklage-olivia-wilde-santa-claus-naughty-1236822791/)
- [The Hollywood Reporter: Jennifer Aniston, Peter Dinklage to Star in Olivia Wilde’s Santa Movie ‘Naughty,’ Set for 2027 Release](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jennifer-aniston-peter-dinklage-olivia-wilde-naughty-1236658232/)

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