Ed Sheeran releases new video for Richard Curtis’ That Christmas

Ed Sheeran has released a brand new music video for his original song “Under The Tree” for upcoming Locksmith Animation feature film That Christmas.



The video sees Richard Curtis make his music video directorial debut! The “Under The Tree” music video stars Ed Sheeran, alongside Bridgerton star Claudia Jessie, and was shot primarily in Southwold in Suffolk, the town that was part of the inspiration for the film’s fictional setting Wellington-On-Sea. Claudia Jessie plays Ed Sheeran’s girlfriend and the video explores the film's themes of love, loneliness and togetherness.

Ed Sheeran said: “Richard Curtis made my fav Christmas film, and tv special. He came round my house in 2021 and showed me a rough of his new one, then asked me to make a song for it. How could I resist. Having kids, I struggle to find great great movies for very young kids to watch at Christmas, and this ticks all the boxes. This song is written about a character in the film who wants to spend Christmas with his dad, but doesn’t get to. It’s a heartbreaking scene, and something so many people go through every year being alone at Christmas. Hope everyone loves the song, the movie is called That Christmas and it’s out 4th December on Netflix. Me and my family love it. Yours will too xx”

Richard Curtis said: “It’s a real thrill to make my music video directing debut with my dear friend Ed Sheeran. I hope I’ve done justice to his gorgeous song. It's lyrically magical and it unlocks a critical moment in the film for us. Suddenly you feel all these layered emotions that go beyond what is seen on screen and you are filled with longing and hope.”