S Poddar
A new trailer for Sabrina Carpenter’s holiday special, A Nonsense Christmas, dropped Monday evening, just ahead of her final U.S. performance for the Short n’ Sweet tour.
Fans attending the trailer’s live debut at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles had the advantage of a big guest stars lineup. Chappell Roan, Tyla, Shania Twain, and Kali Uchis will deliver musical talent, while scripted talent will feature such names as Quinta Brunson, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Nico Hiraga, Megan Stalter, Sean Astin, Owen Thiele, and Jillian Bell.
Carpenter is an actress, but also plays the role of executive producer with her sister Sarah Carpenter and her managers, Bill Perlman and Janelle Lopez Genzink. Other executive producers on board are Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Simone Spira, and Kfir Goldberg. Behind the camera is first-time director Sam Wrench, who directs this holiday movie and is noted for handling Taylor Swift’s concert film last year in 2023.
Netflix shared a press release teasing the special:
“It’s a nonsense holiday, and we’re so here for it. In this special with musical guests, pop icon Sabrina Carpenter will perform songs from her holiday EP fruitcake and other iconic chart-topping holiday covers. This special will also feature show-stopping music performances, comedic guests, unexpected duets, plus many more surprises and fun cameos.”
Carpenter’s association with Netflix is a significant career milestone as she blends her talents for music, acting, and production. The trailer potrays a mix of lighthearted comedy, festive cheer, and heartfelt moments to seem promising and entertaining in this holiday season.
This announcement caps off an exciting year for the multi-talented artist. Following the release of her EP fruitcake and her successful Short n’ Sweet tour, Carpenter continues to expand her creative ventures with this Netflix special. The production has already generated significant buzz, thanks to its unique blend of music, humor, and star-studded guest list.
Beyond A Nonsense Christmas, Carpenter is preparing for the next leg of her Short n’ Sweet tour, taking in the best UK and Europe has to offer from March 3, 2025. Launched at Dublin’s 3Arena, it then sails through to The O2 in London, OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Accor Arena in Paris, and Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome before wrapping up on March 23.
With such a dynamic lineup of collaborators and her personal stamp as a producer, A Nonsense Christmas is proving to be one of the holiday season’s highlights. Expect a lively mix of music, humor, and surprises from this show that will surely end any reluctance to get into festive moods.
It is now available for watching; the trailer has proven an exciting glimpse of what promises to be a joyful and unforgettable holiday special.
