The comedian will be leading the cast, playing the iconic character of George Bailey, portrayed by James Stewart in the film. . Daniel Boczarski/Getty. The Davidson-starring It’s a Wonderful Life will take place on December 13. He made headline around the world after unveiling tattoos of now-deceased Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and losing 2016 Democrat candidate for … It’s a damn virtual table-read for charity. Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype. Pete Davidson Wants to Live Again in ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Charity Table Read with All-Star Cast Posted on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 by Ethan Anderton "They're cool — and they're easy to use.". Pete Davidson is set to take on an iconic role in the beloved Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life for a very worthy cause. EXCLUSIVE: Pete Davidson is taking on an iconic film character, James Stewart's George Bailey. TOUT ONLY DO NOT USE According to Deadline, Pete Davidson is going to star as George Bailey in a virtual table read of It’s A Wonderful Life hosted by Tom Bergeron, with proceeds going to The Ed Asner Family Center (which raises money to help children with special needs). "Please join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity to snuggle up on your couch and experience this all-star cast virtual table read from the comfort of your own home . Pete Davidson of SNL fame is set to start as George Bailey in a one night only table reading of It's a Wonderful Life for charity. (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) Tickets are $50 each, and just one per household is needed.Larger donations come with extra perks. . EXCLUSIVE: Pete Davidson is taking on an iconic film character, James Stewart's George Bailey. ", RELATED: Eminem Makes Surprise SNLCameo During Pete Davidson's Christmas 'Stan' Parody. Pete Davidson is set to take on the role of George Bailey in the Christmas classic It’s A Wonderful Life for a good cause! Pete Davidson & Maude Apatow Join Ed Asner in "It's A Wonderful Life" Star-Studded Virtual Table Read & Gala Benefiting The Ed Asner Family Center … Pete Davidson Says He Hopes He Finds 'True Love': 'I Am a Hopeless Romantic', | "That's what I'm good at — answering the door.". And while it’s technically true that Pete Davidson will be playing George Bailey, it’s not going to be some ill-advised remake or anything. Pete Davidson is taking on a Christmas classic. Credit: "I hadn't seen those videos in a while, and I couldn't believe that Poppy had them," Davidson tells PEOPLE. “We are so thrilled to have Pete [Davidson] reenact the role of George in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ with his talented wit and clever vocalizations,” a statement from Matthew Asner, co-founder of the Ed Asner Family Center, shared with the New York Post in a piece published Tuesday about Ed Asner’s one-night-only live virtual table read. The nonprofit promotes mental health programs for children with special needs and their family. (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) Tickets are $50 each, and just one per household is needed.Larger donations come with extra perks. Pete Davidson is taking on one of the cinema's most iconic roles and it's all for a good cause. Pete Davidson announced that he was removing his ink during a Q&A for his latest film, The King of Staten Island, PageSix reports. Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? Yes, according to Deadline, the 27-year-old Davidson — best known for his time on “Saturday Night Live” and his active dating life — will take the role played by Jimmy Stewart in the 1946 original. Pete Davidson is set to star as James Stewart's iconic role, George Bailey in a table read for It's A Wonderful Life, and the news has social media responding big time.According to Deadline, Davidson is joining Maude Apatow and Ed Asner for a star-studded virtual table reading of the classic 1946 holiday film. Actress Gloria Grahame played the character in the film. It is a tradition in many homes to see Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey running through the fictional town of Bedford Falls, and to be reminded of all the parts that make his life wonderful. Pete Davidson is set to play George Bailey in a live virtual table read of 'It's a Wonderful Life' on December 13 — get the details Credit: Tattooed Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson is prepping to play the “richest man in town.”. Pete Davidson will be getting into the holiday spirit soon.The comedian is set to lead an all-star cast for a virtual table read of the Christmas fantasy drama It's a Wonderful Life. Pete Davidson Will Star In a Special Charity Reading Of 'It's a Wonderful Life' ... It’s a Wonderful Life tells the story of George Bailey, ... Watch a trailer for the original film below. “We are so thrilled to have Pete [Davidson] reenact the role of George in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ with his talented wit and clever vocalizations,” a statement from Matthew Asner, co-founder of the Ed Asner Family Center, shared with the New York Post in a piece published Tuesday about Ed Asner’s one-night-only live virtual table read. Particularly when you’re talking about Pete Davidson as George Bailey. Tickets are available at: edasnerfamilycenter.org. Their new ad for the Echo Show, which is essentially an Alexa device but with a screen so users can see each other as they're chatting (and are able to "drop in" with each other), shows adorable unseen footage of Pete, 27, when he was a little kid at Christmas time. Spreading holiday cheer! "I can't cook, so I'm basically the door greeter for when people come over," he says with a laugh. Pete Davidson is stepping into Jimmy Stewart's shoes. "We always talk about movies after dinner," says Davidson Sr. "The one movie that we play each year is a family favorite — It's A Wonderful Life, and that goes back to Pete's father's time. Pete Davidson will play George Bailey in a virtual table read of 'It's A Wonderful Life'. They also always watch the same thing year after year. Pete Davidson is tackling Christmas canon: George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life.” In a casting move that’s sure to unhinge many a classic film purist, the tatted up “Saturday Night Live” star is set to take on the wholesome role made famous by screen icon Jimmy Stewart in Frank Capra’s 1946 holiday mainstay. Pete Davidson to Star in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Table Read RELATED: Eminem Makes Surprise SNL Cameo During Pete Davidson… Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype, RELATED: Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston Reunite for. Well this is an unexpected headline! Yes, according to Deadline, the 27-year-old Davidson — best known for his time on “Saturday Night Live” and his active dating life — will take the role played by Jimmy Stewart in the 1946 original. It keeps me in touch with my grandson and the rest of my grandchildren.". Pete Davidson and his grandfather, "Poppy" Davidson open up about the new technology that will bring them together this Christmas. Stephen Davidson lost his son (Pete's dad) Scott Davidson, a firefighter, during the Sept. 11 attacks, and Amazon will be donating $1 million worth of devices to organizations supporting frontline workers and first responders, including Answer the Call, a foundation that supported the Davidsons after 9/11. It is a tradition in many homes to see Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey running through the fictional town of Bedford Falls, and to be reminded of all the parts that make his life wonderful. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. No, Pete Davidson Is NOT Starring As George Bailey In A Remake Of “It’s A Wonderful Life” November 25, 2020 November 25, 2020 / Jack Marshall Here we have a fine example of that annoying American pop culture phenomenon, the teensie-weensie ethics train wreck. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. Davidson and Apatow are joining Mia Farrow, Ellie Kemper, Carol Kane, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, Bill Pullman, Richard Kind, B.D. According to Deadline, Pete Davidson is going to star as George Bailey in a virtual table read of It’s A Wonderful Life hosted by Tom Bergeron, with proceeds going to The Ed Asner Family Center (which raises money to help children with special needs). Davidson, 27, has become well-known for his ink-filled physique. Now, I love Pete Davidson and his butthole eyes as much as the next person, but I don’t necessarily put him in the same league as JIMMY STEWART.. Thankfully, the upcoming remake of It’s a Wonderful Life won’t be a big screen movie, but rather a one-night-only live virtual table read of the beloved script set to lifestream at 5 p.m. PST and 8 p.m. EST on Sunday, Dec. 13. It is a tradition in many homes to see Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey running through the fictional town of Bedford Falls, and to be reminded of all the parts that make his life wonderful. Stephen "Poppy" Davidson, who was Pete's costar in his film The King of Staten Island, agrees that the tech is simple. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. https://nypost.com/2020/11/24/pete-davidson-to-star-in-its-a-wonderful-life Pete Davidson is set to take on an iconic role in the beloved Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life for a very worthy cause. Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with a new cat app, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, Engineer Creates App To Translate Your Cat, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, Sean Connery's Cause of Death Revealed Weeks After He Dies at Age 90. Pete Davidson is set to star as James Stewart's iconic role, George Bailey in a table read for It's A Wonderful Life, and the news has social media responding big time.According to Deadline, Davidson is joining Maude Apatow and Ed Asner for a star-studded virtual table reading of the classic 1946 holiday film. Pete Davidson to Play James Stewart's It's a Wonderful Life Character in Virtual Table Read this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Some sites are running this story with the headline “Pete Davidson to play Jimmy Stewart’s role in It’s A Wonderful Life,” hoping to inspire rage and sadness. "The truth is, I'm not what you would call a techie," he says. Pete Davidson and his grandfather, Stephen "Poppy" Davidson, are using technology to stay in touch for the holidays. Particularly when you’re talking about Pete Davidson as George Bailey. Pete Davidson is taking on one of the cinema's most iconic roles and it's all for a good cause. Pete Davidson is stepping into Jimmy Stewart's shoes. RELATED: Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston Reunite for Fast Times at Ridgemont High Read — Including a Steamy Scene. A … Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. The original “It’s a Wonderful Life” earned five Academy Awards nominations after its 1946 theatrical release, according to Us Magazine. His King of Staten Island costar Maude Apatow will play Violet Bick. The reason for their alarm were headlines like this one, from Tucker Carlson’s Daily Caller: “Pete Davidson To Take On Role Of George Bailey In ‘It’s A Wonderful Life.’” The conclusion reached by those who contacted me was completely reasonable, but the headline was deliberately misleading. 3 weeks Pete Davidson to lead all-star version of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ New York Post 3 weeks Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez praises Harry Styles for wearing a dress on Vogue cover CNN 4 weeks FedEx driver surprises boy with new basketball hoop CBS 1 month The real-life struggles of distance learning, according to 5 families CNN The live table read will take place on December 13th benefiting the nonprofit Ed Asner Family Center dedicated to promoting mental health and programs for special needs children and their families. It will be a very meaningful night!". EXCLUSIVE: Pete Davidson is taking on an iconic film character, James Stewart's George Bailey. Pete adds that every year during the holidays, they visit his father's grave, but other than that he has no new traditions of his own. Get push notifications with news, features and more. New Flicks Added! "He's pretty much going to be with us at Christmas, just on a screen, which is very awesome and insane," the Saturday Night Live star says. Pete Davidson is set to play George Bailey in a live reading of It's a Wonderful Life. That means you can still indulge in the longtime annual tradition of watching the original 1946 film on … And we look forward to having Maude join the cast as Violet with her creative flair," said Matthew Asner, co-founder of the Ed Asner Family Center, in a statement. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The Saturday Night Live star, 27, is joining Ed Asner's virtual live reading the 1946 holiday classic It's A Wonderful Life alongside a star-studded cast. Davidson said he's loving the new device, especially since this year, Poppy, who lives near Davidson and his mom in Staten Island, won't be able to be physically present with the comedian this Christmas. "But with this, I can use it. 2. "We are so thrilled to have Pete reenact the role of George in It’s a Wonderful Life with his talented wit and clever vocalizations. The 27-year-old star will take on the role played by James Stewart in the iconic 1946 festive flick. 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As for any Davidson family holiday traditions, both generations say they are big movie buffs and love talking about films after dinner. It was a lot of fun and a really great time!” said Pete Davidson. It was a little concerning, because I saw them and was like, 'I don't remember any of this,' " he says with a laugh. Getty Images. The virtual reading will take place at at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST on Sunday, Dec. 13. and benefit the Ed Asner Family Center. "The one movie that we play each year is a family favorite — It's A Wonderful Life, and that goes back to Pete's father's time." And while it’s technically true that Pete Davidson will be playing George Bailey, it’s not going to be some ill-advised remake or anything. 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