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Apple Taps Hikari to Direct Holiday Film 'Foster the Snowman'

The high-concept project reunites Apple with Emmy winner Peter Huyck following Hikari’s TIFF-breakout Rental Family.

Overview

  • Foster the Snowman centers on a childless couple who adopt a magical snowman whose entire life unfolds in 72 hours.
  • The screenplay is written by Peter Huyck and Jono Matt.
  • Kevin Walsh’s The Walsh Company produces alongside Melvin Mar and Jake Kasdan under Walsh’s overall deal with Apple Studios.
  • Peter Huyck, Jono Matt and Liz Lippman are executive producers, marking Huyck’s second Apple project after The Studio.
  • The film remains in early development with no casting or production timeline disclosed, according to Deadline’s exclusive report.