Sky has announced further cast names for its upcoming Christmas film, Tinsel Town, currently shooting in the North of England.
Joining Kiefer Sutherland & Rebel Wilson are Derek Jacobi, Mawaan Rizwan, Maria Friedman, Meera Syal, Danny Dyer, Ray Fearon, Alice Eve, Lucien Laviscount & James Lance.
The film will also feature comedians Jason Manford, Asim Chaudhry and Katherine Ryan.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome such a phenomenal array of talent to Tinsel Town,” said Julia Stuart, Director of Original Film at Sky.
“With screen legends like Sir Derek Jacobi and Meera Syal, as well as the incredible talent of Mawaan Rizwan, Alice Eve, James Lance, Lucien Laviscount alongside the comedic energy of Katherine Ryan, Danny Dyer Jason Manford, and Asim Chaudhry, this cast is truly something special. Their chemistry and unique performances will bring an extra layer of magic, mischief, and heart to what promises to be a festive treat for Sky audiences. We can’t wait to share it with the world later this year.”
Sutherland and Wilson have already been spotted filming around the streets of Knaresborough for the Sky Original, which is being made by Future Artists Entertainment.
Sutherland plays Bradley Mack, a failed Hollywood action star who ends up in a small, snow-dusted village to appear in the town’s eccentric production of Cinderella.
There he encounters, no-nonsense choreographer Jill (Wilson).
Katherine Ryan (The Duchess) will take on the role of Mack’s long suffering agent, while Meera Syal (The Wheel of Time) will be the director.
Breakout star Savannah Lee Smith (Cruel Intentions) has also been added to the line-up.
The other famous names will be villagers from the Northern village.
The script has been written by Frazer Flintham, Adam Brown and Piers Ashworth with additional material by Jake Brunger, and will be directed by Chris Foggin (Bank of Dave).
Matt Williams and Pascal Degove at FAE will produce.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled with the incredible ensemble we’ve put together for this film – every actor brings such heart and magic to the story, and together, they’ve created something truly special,” said Matt Williams of Future Artists Entertainment.
Tinsel Town was commissioned and developed by Sky in association with Future Artists Entertainment. Mister Smith Entertainment will launch worldwide sales at the upcoming European Film Market.
Tinsel Town will be coming to Sky Cinema at Christmas 2025.
