Lights, Camera, Holiday Cheer! Captured at the New York Premiere of Oh. What. Fun. (from Amazon MGM Studios) | The Magic Unfolded at Alice Tully Hall on December 2, 2025 in NYC.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Showalter, Dominic Sessa and Felicity Jones attend the premiere of Amazon MGM Studios' "Oh. What. Fun." at Alice Tully Hall on December 02, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Zion Yoni Levy/Tals Studio)
Here’s what Oh. What. Fun. is about
The film centers on Claire Clauster (played by Michelle Pfeiffer) — the family matriarch who always makes the holidays magical. She’s the one baking, decorating, wrapping gifts, and making Christmas “perfect.”
This year, her husband and grown children are so caught up in their own holiday‑season drama that they accidentally leave Claire at home when they all head out together.
Feeling unappreciated and overwhelmed by the endless “holiday responsibilities,” Claire decides to do something unexpected — she abandons the holiday checklist and embarks on her own spontaneous adventure.
As her family scrambles to locate her and salvage their Christmas, Claire discovers a different kind of holiday magic: one that isn’t about perfection or tradition — but about freedom, self‑discovery, and rethinking what the holidays really mean. Oh What Fun premiere
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Michelle Pfeiffer attends the premiere of "Oh. What. Fun." at Alice Tully Hall on December 02, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Zion Yoni Levy /Tals Studio )
Oh. What. Fun. Themes & Tone
“Oh. What. Fun.” is a comedy — a holiday comedy, to be exact. It mixes humor with heartfelt family dynamics.
The film explores what it means to be “the holiday planner,” and the emotional labor often shouldered by a parent (especially a mom) who tries to make Christmas perfect. Claire’s journey almost becomes a commentary on underappreciation, burnout, and reclaiming yourself.
Rather than a picture‑perfect, cookie‑cutter Christmas, the movie suggests maybe the most meaningful holiday comes when traditions — and expectations — are loosened. It’s about embracing imperfection, letting go of “how things should be,” and finding joy or rediscovery in chaos.
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🎬 Felicity Jones Her Role in Oh. What. Fun
She plays “Channing Clauster,” a member of the family at the heart of the film.
The movie — a holiday comedy directed by Michael Showalter — centers on the character Michelle Pfeiffer’s Claire Clauster, the overworked mother who plans a festive Christmas for her family, only to accidentally be forgotten by them. That triggers a chaotic, comedic holiday unraveling.
🌟 What This Means
As part of the ensemble cast (which also includes Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, and others), Felicity Jones contributes to the family dynamic — likely playing one of the kids or younger family members (given the character name “Channing Clauster”).
Her involvement adds to the film’s ensemble appeal, combining established stars across generations to deliver holiday comedy and drama. Oh What Fun premiere
🎬 Chloë Grace Moretz Her Role in Oh. What. Fun.
Chloë Grace Moretz plays Taylor Clauster in Oh. What. Fun.
Taylor is part of the central family — one of the children/younger generation in the chaotic Clauster family.
📖 What Taylor Clauster Means for the Story
The movie centers on Claire Clauster (played by Michelle Pfeiffer) — the holiday‑loving matriarch who plans Christmas for the whole family. This time, the family forgets her during a holiday outing, and she disappears. The chaos that follows forces the family — including Taylor — to scramble and confront what the holidays really mean.
As one of Claire’s children/descendants, Taylor likely figures into the family dynamics and the emotional arc: confusion, guilt, rediscovery, and possibly reconciliation. Her character helps show how underappreciation and holiday stress can ripple across generations.
🎥 Context: Cast & Film Overview
Oh. What. Fun. is a 2025 Christmas comedy from Amazon MGM Studios.
The film mixes comedy with family drama — centering on holiday expectations, family pressure, and what happens when traditions and perfectionism go awry. The Clauster family is portrayed as chaotic, dysfunctional but loveable.
Alongside Michelle Pfeiffer and Chloë Grace Moretz, the cast also includes other actors such as Felicity Jones, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, plus an ensemble of supporting cast members.
🎬 Denis Leary His Role in Oh. What. Fun.
Denis Leary plays Nick Clauster, the husband of the film’s protagonist, Claire Clauster (played by Michelle Pfeiffer).
As Nick, Leary portrays a husband who — while part of the family — is portrayed as somewhat oblivious and self‑absorbed, contributing to the family chaos rather than helping with the holiday pressure.
🧑🎄 What That Means for the Story
The film’s central conflict arises when Claire, the family’s holiday organizer, realizes she’s been forgotten by her own family at the start of Christmas. Nick — as her husband — plays a key part in that familial mix‑up and the holiday‑season dysfunction that leads to Claire’s decision to leave.
Through Nick’s (and other family members’) neglect and distraction, the movie explores themes of underappreciation, emotional labor, and how holiday expectations often fall disproportionately on one person (Claire). Leary’s character helps highlight that imbalance.
🎬 Dominic Sessa His Role in Oh. What. Fun.
Dominic Sessa plays Sammy Clauster — one of the children in the Clauster family.
As Sammy, he is part of the ensemble of adult kids whose chaotic holiday season and family dynamics drive much of the film’s comedy and emotional tension.
📖 What Sammy Clauster Brings to the Story
The film’s premise centers on the matriarch (played by Michelle Pfeiffer) being forgotten by her family — husband and children included — during a holiday outing. The children (including Sammy) play a key role in that forgetfulness / family chaos.
As part of a dysfunctional but “lovable” holiday‑obsessed family, Sammy’s character — along with his siblings — helps illustrate the film’s themes around holiday pressure, family dysfunction, neglect, and rediscovery.
According to a recent review, Dominic Sessa (with the rest of the supporting cast) “shine as Claire’s grown children,” contributing to “sharp comedic timing and plenty of family drama.”
🎬 Who Michael Showalter Is
Michael Showalter is an American comedian, writer, director and producer.
Over his career, he’s known for sketch‑comedy roots (with the group The State), and for directing/writing films such as The Big Sick, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, The Lovebirds, and The Idea of You.
🎥 His Role in Oh. What. Fun.
In Oh. What. Fun., Showalter is the director, meaning he oversaw the creative vision, tone, performances, and overall execution of the film.
He is also credited as a co‑writer of the screenplay, alongside author Chandler Baker — who wrote the short story the film is based on.
Additionally, Showalter serves as one of the producers of the film (via his production company).
🎯 What That Means for the Film
Because Showalter both directed and co-wrote Oh. What. Fun., the final movie reflects his creative sensibilities — a mix of heartfelt comedy, character-driven family dynamics, and likely a balance between humor and emotional nuance.
His track record (with successes like The Big Sick and The Eyes of Tammy Faye) suggests he brings experience in blending comedy with genuine emotional stakes — which might make Oh. What. Fun. more than a typical “holiday romp.”
As a producer, Showalter also had influence over casting decisions, the tone, pacing, and possibly even music, cinematography or other creative choices — shaping the film from script to screen.
New York premiere of Amazon MGM Studios’ “Oh. What. Fun.” at Alice Tully Hall. What a night celebrating film, fashion, and the holiday spirit! 🎬🎄
📸 Photo by Zion Yoni Levy / Tals Studio