Jingle Jangle
commingle CGI invigoration and stop - motion , Jingle Jangle : A Christmas Journeybrings an imaginary world full of indirect request and wonders to life . The prescribed precis reads : Decades after a painful treachery and an even more sore loss , a once joyful toymaker finds new hope when his bright , young granddaughter appear on his doorstep . Ahead of film the Christmas movie in Norwich , England , musician John Legend sign on as a producer . Legend also produced music for the cinema alongside Philip Lawrence , include an original song execute by Usher .
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TheJingle Janglecast provides a big soundtrack , and the motion-picture show intentionally harkens back to classic likeChitty Chitty Bang Bang , and such characters as Willy Wonka . It was Talbert ’s aim to create a Christmas film for all kin . Likewise , Talbert wantedJingle Jangle : A Christmas Storyto give children of all subspecies a chance to see themselves as witching . As such , the director amassed an extraordinarily diverse and talented mathematical group for theJingle Janglecast , to institute the ambitious and inventive write up to life . Here ’s a quick summing up of the leading player involved .
Forest Whitaker as Jeronicus Jangle
First up on theJingle Janglecast is Jeronicus — a withdrawn , genius inventor and toymaker whose sunny disposition has been tire out down after years of defeats and personal losses . An Academy Award - succeed role player , Whitaker latterly enjoyed roles inRogue One : A Star Wars Story , and the seminalMarvel Cinematic Universe escapade , Black Panther .
Madalen Mills as Journey Jangle
Madalen Mills plays Jeronicus ' little - have sex granddaughter , Journey Jangle inJingle Jangle ’s cast . She seek to recover his up-to-the-minute steal conception , Buddy(voiced bySitara Attaie ) , and rejuvenate her gramps ’s lost disembodied spirit . Jingle Jangleis the immature actress ’s first starring role .
Keegan-Michael Key as Gustafson
Keegan - Michael Key plays Jeronicus ' former prentice , Gustafson , who ultimately steal his political boss ’s employment and became his nemesis . As well as being one half of the pop sketch - duo , Key & Peele , the actor ’s eclectic calling has included roles in fellow Netflix filmThe Prom .
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Anika Noni Rose as Jessica Jangle
Jeronicus ' estranged , independent daughter and Journey ’s female parent , Jessica , is played by Anika Noni Rose in theJingle Janglecast . Rose is well know for voicing Tiana inDisney’sThe Princess and the Frogand more lately appear on multiple episode of the acclaimed miniseriesLittle Fires Everywhere .
Phylicia Rashad as Grandmother Journey
Phylicia Rashad plays an older version of Journey and narrator of the film ’s story in theJingle Janglecast . Rashad became a household name good manners ofThe Cosby Show , and latterly starred alongside Michael B. Jordan in each installment of theCreedfranchise .
No picture show is complete without a star back cast , and the Netflix Christmas movieJingle Jangleis no exclusion . The followingJingle Janglecast phallus have been in several unlike things that you may recognize them from . FromDownton AbbeytoAmerican Crime Story , here is theJingle Janglesupporting mould and what else they have been in .
Justin Cornwell as Young Jeronicus
Justin Cornwell plays a Young Jeronicus , a vernal incarnation of the genius inventor glimpsed in flashback . Cornwell late star paired Chris Pine inthe substantial - life tale , I Am The Night .
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Hugh Bonneville as Mr. Delacroix
The veteran actor Hugh Bonneville conjoin theJingle Janglecast as Mr. Delacroix — a kind but firm banker with a post in Jeronicus ' floundering business . Bonneville is best known for his work onDownton Abbeyand the recentPaddingtonmovies .
Kieron L. Dyer as Edison Latimer
The next supporting member of theJingle Janglecast is Kieron L. Dyer as Edison Latimer . He plays a fan of Jeronicus and friend to Journey . Jingle Janglemarks the young performing artist ’s dissemble debut .
Ricky Martin as Don Juan Diego
The singing sentiency Ricky Martin appears in theJingle Janglecast as Don Juan Diego — a sentient toy with an egomaniacal personality . Martin is substantially known for his music career . After transition to pretend , he late starred inAmerican Crime Story : The Assassination of Gianni Versace .
Lisa Davina Phillip as Ms. Johnston
Lisa Davina Phillip joins theJingle Janglecast as Ms. Johnston . She ’s the local postwoman with a compaction on the unmindful Jeronicus . Phillip most recently guest - starred on BBC’sCall the Midwife .
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The film has been widely praise for its fashion , imagination , deeper composition , and the fantasticJingle Janglecast . As a outcome , it has imposingly held on to a 100 % Rotten Tomatoes valuation , based on 14 reviews . People can check it out and adjudicate for themselves over the festive full point . Jingle Jangle : A Christmas Journeywas formally released globally via Netflix on November 13 , 2020 and continues to be on the streaming service to this day .
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