It may still be peak "pumpkin-spice" season for most people, but in the eyes of Bill Murray fans, Christmas arrived smack-dab in the middle of October yesterday with the comedian's announcement that he has a holiday special in the works.

In an exclusive report, Variety confirmed the 64-year-old Murray will reunite with his "Lost in Translation" director, Sofia Coppola, who is helming the planned Yuletide presentation.

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