First Christmas story klaxon – and it involves Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson, who are currently filming in the North of England.
They’re starring in Tinsel Town, which is now in production on location across the region and at Leeds’ Versa Studios.
Emmy Award-winning Sutherland (Designated Survivor, 24) plays Bradley Mack, a Hollywood action star with a bloated ego. But he’s blindsided when his iconic action franchise is abruptly cancelled.
A career in freefall and with fear his Hollywood days are behind him, he heads to England, hoping to rebuild his image as a serious actor on the West End.
But instead his long-suffering agent sends him to a small, snow-dusted village to star in the town’s eccentric production of Cinderella.
There he meets Rebel Wilson (Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect, JoJo Rabbit) a no-nonsense choreographer as what appears to be a professional disaster “soon blossoms into an unforgettable, heartwarming journey of second chances, surprising friendships, and festive magic.”
“I’m thrilled to be working back in the UK and with director Chris Foggin. The cast is fantastic, and I can’t wait to tell this story,” said Sutherland.
While Wilson added:
“I love British Christmas movies – because in Australia we’re just on the beach having a BBQ – and so now I feel like I get to have a classic British Christmas – freezing my t***s off but laughing and sledding all the way!”
The Christmas comedy is for Sky and has been written by Frazer Flintham, Adam Brown and Piers Ashworth with additional material by Jake Brunger.
It will be directed by Chris Foggin (Bank of Dave).
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“We are so proud of this uplifting and charming comedy, and we can’t wait for it to come to Sky Cinema this Christmas. It’s feel-good, festive and funny, and we hope will have something for everyone to enjoy,” said Julia Stuart, Director of Original Film at Sky.
Matt Williams and Pascal Degove at Future Artists Entertainment will produce. Executive Producers are Julia Stuart, Laura Grange, Piers Tempest and Martin Owen.
“Continuing our long-standing successful Sky relationship in assembling the best of British talent in front and behind the camera, I am unbelievably excited to deliver this hilarious and heartwarming Christmas Comedy to the screen,” added Matt Williams of Future Artists Entertainment.
“Tinsel Town is sure to join the pantheon of classic Christmas films, and I am thrilled we have gathered such an incredible ensemble of British talent led by the incredible Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson.”
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.
