As the final Halloween decorations are packed away, the nation is eagerly embracing the festive spirit, with Christmas films becoming the preferred method for many to usher in the season of good will.
While classics like Love Actually and The Holiday remain perennial favourites, there's a special excitement surrounding a brand-new festive release. This week, Netflix is launching a new Christmas film featuring a cast packed with recognisable faces from decades past.
A Festive Plot and an Iconic Cast
The new romantic comedy, titled A Merry Little Ex-Mas, promises to deliver a healthy dose of holiday chaos. The official synopsis reveals: "All Kate and Everett want for Christmas is an amicable divorce and one last holiday as a family, but new flames and old feelings complicate their plans."
Heading up the all-star cast are two massive names from 1990s television and cinema: Alicia Silverstone, forever known as Cher from Clueless, and Melissa Joan Hart, the beloved star of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. The film also features Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, and Pierson Fode.
In a significant move, Alicia Silverstone didn't just star in the production; she also served as an executive producer.
Fans Ecstatic for 90s Nostalgia
The announcement of this festive collaboration has sent waves of excitement through the fan communities of both actresses. Social media has been alight with positive reactions to the pairing.
One thrilled fan exclaimed online: "Clueless and Sabrina the Teenage Witch in a movie together, love it."
Another supporter commented: "So many 90s stars. I am here for this!" expressing a common sentiment of nostalgic joy.
A third fan added: "Wow! It is so great to see Melissa Joan Hart acting again along with Alicia Silverstone. This looks so amazing to watch during the holiday season."
Where Are The Stars Now?
For Alicia Silverstone, the role of Cher in Clueless remains her most iconic, though she has built a diverse career since, with roles in films like Batman & Robin and Tropic Thunder, and a leading part in this year's TV series Irish Blood.
Melissa Joan Hart, meanwhile, starred in the series Melissa & Joey from 2010 to 2015. There had been rumours of a reboot of her classic show, Clarissa Explains It All, but the project stalled in 2023. At the time, Hart expressed reservations about the proposed plot to Insider, stating: "I believe it was that Clarissa is divorced and moving to California with her two kids and living on the beach in California with her aunt. So, I don't know. It wasn't my favourite way in."
Their reunion in A Merry Little Ex-Mas now offers fans the perfect holiday treat, blending festive cheer with a heavy dose of 90s nostalgia.
