Sweethearts marks Kiernan Shipka¡¯s fifth 2024 movie release, showing another prolific year for the active actress. Sweethearts¡¯ early reviews praise its leads¡¯ chemistry and the script¡¯s subversive writing and dialogue. Shipka stars alongside Booksmart¡¯s Nico Hiraga in the New Line Cinema college rom-com comedy about two best friends who make a deal to break up with their high school partners on Thanksgiving. Shipka¡¯s Sweethearts character contrasts strikingly with her other 2024 roles, deviating from the actress¡¯ usual horror and dramatic parts, and demonstrating she can offer an easygoing and comedic performance.
Shipka got her start at age 7 and currently has over 53 credits ¡ª many of which she took on even before landing her popular role of teen witch Sabrina Spellman in Netflix¡¯s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Her most notable projects include playing Jon Hamm and January Gones¡¯ daughter, Sally Draper, in Mad Men, as well as voicing Jinora in The Legend of Korra. Kiernan Shipka¡¯s best movies and TV shows also include last year's horror comedy hit, Totally Killer, and no doubt will be joined by several of her successful 2024 releases.
Kiernan Shipka's New Movie Sweethearts Is Now Streaming On Max
Shipka and Nico Hiraga Play The Friends-To-Lovers Trope In This Anti Rom-Com
Her second romantic comedy role since Netflix¡¯s Let It Snow, Sweethearts is also Kiernan Shipka¡¯s third holiday movie. The Max original movie is out and will compete with Hulu¡¯s Nutcrackers starring Ben Stiller and Netflix¡¯s Our Little Secret with popular leading lady Lindsay Lohan as big streaming holiday releases. Sweethearts is the perfect watch for those looking for an anti-rom-com that isn¡¯t afraid to play with tropes and subvert expectations. Despite its raunchy vibe, Jordan Weiss¡¯ directorial debut has plenty of heart, which is set to turn it into a lighthearted holiday rewatch.
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The concept borrows from some of the best coming-of-age movies, offering a combination of holiday cheerful-drama, authentic teenage struggles, and heightened but hilarious circumstances that take you for a memorable ride. In talking with Brit + Co, Weiss explained that her inspirations heavily influenced Sweethearts, resulting in the following premise:
Ok, what if you gave Superbad or Booksmart the male-female friendship When Harry Met Sally treatment ¡ª but in the shape of one of those raucous buddy comedy night-where-everything-goes-wrong type of movies.
During its press tour, Kiernan Shipka has shown no shortage of excitement for the film. Talking to IndieWire, she explained that, although she considers herself ¡°more of a drama horror girly,¡± the moment she read the Sweethearts¡¯ script, she couldn¡¯t wait to do a rom-com again.
Kiernan Shipka Appeared In Several Notable Movies In 2024
Sweethearts Joins Kiernan Shipka's Hit 2024 Movie Slate
Kiernan Shipka¡¯s 2024 movie slate includes some truly notable works and continues to cultivate her prominent career and practice. With two releases over the summer, one in September, and two during Christmas, Shipka makes a standout presence in Hollywood¡¯s popular blockbuster period. Working with Nope¡¯s Osgood Perkins, Minari¡¯s Lee Isaac Chung, Francis Ford Coppola¡¯s granddaughter, and Jumanji¡¯s Jake Kasdan, Kiernan Shipka has been in movies by many acclaimed directors. The actress¡¯ performances shine even among her movies¡¯ powerful cast, speaking of her versatile and committed craft.
Kiernan Shipka Notable 2024 Movies | Release Date |
|---|---|
Longlegs | July 12 |
Twisters | July 19 |
The Last Showgirl | September 6 |
Red One | November 15 |
Sweethearts | November 28 |
With Sweethearts, Kiernan Shipka wraps up a year of dynamic performances that take her acting to the next level. Interestingly, Sweethearts surprisingly marks Shipka¡¯s only leading role in 2024. Her opposite characters in Longlegs and Twisters, although memorable, get a few minutes of screen time. However, the actress proves she can use any space to shine, and morph into an unsettling devil worshiper or a cheerful youth at command. Red One¡¯s mythical villain, Grylla, and The Last Showgirl¡¯s young dancer, Jodie, further demonstrate Shipka¡¯s multifaceted acting, offering roles that extend beyond her usual types.
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Sweethearts is a comedy directed by Jordan Weiss, centering on two college freshmen who face the challenge of ending their high school relationships during a chaotic Thanksgiving Eve. The film explores themes of friendship and growing up as the characters navigate the pressure of breakups and newfound independence.
- Director
- Jordan Weiss
- Release Date
- November 28, 2024
- Writers
- Jordan Weiss , Dan Brier
- Cast
- Kiernan Shipka , Nico Hiraga , Caleb Hearon , Tramell Tillman , Christine Taylor , Zach Zucker , Subho Basu , Aja Hinds , Charlie Hall , Jake Bongiovi , Sophie Zucker
