Screenwriter Richard Curtis jokes about "Love Actually" overstaying its welcome and the new Christmas movie, "That Christmas," on Netflix Wednesday, he wrote as an alternative.

That Christmas” is adapted from his trilogy of children’s books, “That Christmas and Other Stories,” and directed by Simon Otto (the “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy). Brian Cox of “Succession”

The Netflix film “That Christmas” stars “Succession” alum Brian Cox as Santa. “Love Actually” actor Bill Nighy reunites with Curtis for a cameo role; the cast includes Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, and Rhys Darby.