TheWrap

Ryan Reynolds Details the Origin, Evolution of ‘Spirited’ Song ‘Good Afternoon’ — and How That Judi Dench Cameo Happened

Ryan Reynolds is sick of his own voice. Not from talking, mind you. But from singing. As it turns out, while Reynolds’ Christmas movie “Spirited” – released on Apple TV+ in December – became a ...
Deadline.com

Ryan Reynolds, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul On Their ‘Spirited’ Shortlisted Song “Good Afternoon”; They Dare Reynolds & Will Ferrell To Perform At Oscars

Apple TV+ is in the awards mix for the Ryan Reynolds–Will Ferrell musical Spirited, in particular for the big song-and-dance number “Good Afternoon” that has made the Oscar shortlists. This is a ...
TheWrap

How ‘Spirited’ Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Turned Ryan Reynolds’ Idea Into ‘Good Afternoon’

A core musical moment in Sean Anders’ Apple TV+ “Christmas Carol” riff “Spirited” involves Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell repeatedly hurling the same insult at strangers set to song and dance in ...
Los Angeles Times

Benj Pasek, Justin Paul & friends perform “Good Afternoon” from “Spirited”

Oscar-winning “La La Land” composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“The Greatest Showman,” “Dear Evan Hansen”) put an award season spin on their best original song contender “Spirited” from the Apple+ ...