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Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain Reunite for Holiday Comedy

9/20/2025

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Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain reunite in the holiday comedy "Deck the Y’alls," marking their first collaboration since "The Help."
The film includes Wanda Sykes and is penned by Tracy Oliver and Stefanie Williams.
It centers on Rachel Stein (Chastain), a New York baker visiting Beau's family in Charleston, SC, for Christmas.
Spencer portrays Gladys Gibbes, an overprotective matriarch and celebrity chef.
Production starts next year, involving Sandbox Studios, ORIT Entertainment, Freckle Films, and Sony Music Vision.

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Story summary

Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain reunite in the holiday comedy "Deck the Y’alls," marking their first collaboration since "The Help."
The film includes Wanda Sykes and is penned by Tracy Oliver and Stefanie Williams.
It centers on Rachel Stein (Chastain), a New York baker visiting Beau's family in Charleston, SC, for Christmas.
Spencer portrays Gladys Gibbes, an overprotective matriarch and celebrity chef.
Production starts next year, involving Sandbox Studios, ORIT Entertainment, Freckle Films, and Sony Music Vision.