‘MERV’: All About Zooey Deschanel & Charlie Cox’s Holiday Rom-Com

The holidays are about to get a whole lot cuter on Prime Video this December as Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox headline the streamer’s forthcoming rom-com MERV.

Along with Deschanel and Cox, the film features an adorable furry costar, Gus, who plays the titular pup bringing Anna and Russ back together again. Prime Video has officially unveiled a trailer for the movie, which also has a premiere date. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the forthcoming rom-com. Scroll down for a closer look and let us know if you plan to tune into MERV when it arrives on Prime Video.

When does MERV premiere?

The movie MERV will debut on Prime Video on Wednesday, December 10, just in time for the holiday season — mark your calendars!

Does MERV have a trailer?

Yes, Prime Video unveiled a fun trailer for the movie, which you can check out below. It’s great to see Deschanel, an Elf icon, back in her holiday movie element.

What is MERV about?

MERV follows Anna (Deschanel) and Russ (Cox) as their dog Merv loses his spark after their split, when they are forced into an awkward co-parenting arrangement. In a last-ditch effort to get Merv out of his funk, Russ decides to take Merv to Florida for a little getaway to a dog resort. The twist? Anna shows up unexpectedly, pushing the getaway down an unexpected path. As Merv slowly gets his groove back, Anna and Russ learn that fixing their dog’s broken heart may reignite sparks between them. Can they make this the best holiday yet? Viewers will have to tune in to see.

Additionally, MERV is holiday fun for the whole family as the movie is PG-rated.

Who stars in MERV?

In addition to Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, and pup Gus, MERV stars Chris Redd and Patricia Heaton.

Who made MERV?

MERV is directed by Jessica Swale and written by Dane Clark and Linsey Stewart. The film was produced by Matthew Baer and Roma Downey.

MERV, Movie Premiere, Wednesday, December 10, Prime Video