Sweetheartsmarks Kiernan Shipka’s fifth 2024 movie release, showinganother prolific year for the active actress.Sweethearts’ early reviewspraise its leads’ chemistry and the script’s subversive writing and dialogue. Shipka stars alongsideBooksmart’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’sSweetheartscharactercontrasts 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— many of which she took on even before landing her popular role of teen witch Sabrina Spellman in Netflix’sChilling Adventures of Sabrina. Her most notable projects include playing Jon Hamm and January Gones’ daughter, Sally Draper, inMad Men, as well as voicing Jinora inThe Legend of Korra.Kiernan Shipka’s best movies and TV showsalso 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’sLet It Snow,Sweetheartsis also Kiernan Shipka’s third holiday movie. The Max original movie is out and will compete with Hulu’sNutcrackersstarring Ben Stiller and Netflix’sOur Little Secretwith popular leading lady Lindsay Lohan as big streaming holiday releases.Sweetheartsis the perfect watch for those looking foran 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 thebest 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 withBrit + Co, Weiss explained that her inspirations heavily influencedSweethearts, resulting in the following premise:
Ok, what if you gave Superbad or Booksmart the male-female friendship When Harry Met Sally treatment — 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 toIndieWire, she explained that, although she considers herself “more of a drama horror girly,” the moment she read theSweethearts’ 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 withNope’s Osgood Perkins,Minari’s Lee Isaac Chung, Francis Ford Coppola’s granddaughter, andJumanji’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.
Sweethearts
November 28
WithSweethearts, Kiernan Shipka wraps up a year of dynamic performances that take her acting to the next level. Interestingly,Sweetheartssurprisingly marks Shipka’s only leading role in 2024. Her opposite characters inLonglegsandTwisters, 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, andThe Last Showgirl’s young dancer, Jodie, further demonstrate Shipka’s multifaceted acting, offering roles that extend beyond her usual types.
Cast
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.
