The funny and talented Melissa McCarthy is crossing another film first off her list: the musical. The Tracking Board has confirmed she’s set to star in Margie Claus for New Line Cinema after they acquired the pitch from McCarthy and Ben Falcone, and co-writer Damon Jones.
When Santa goes missing while delivering presents, his wife Margie must put together an unlikely team to rescue Santa and save Christmas.
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