A extensive lineup of names have joined Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson in Sky’s upcoming Christmas comedy movie “Tinsel Town.”
Derek Jacobi (“Gladiator II”), Mawaan Rizwan (“Juice”), Maria Friedman (“Unforgotten”), Jason Manford (“Waterloo Road”), Asim Chaudhry (“People Just do Nothing”) Danny Dyer (“Rivals”), Ray Fearon (“Barbie”), Alice Eve (“Star Trek In To Darkness”), Lucien Laviscount (“Emily in Paris”), James Lance (“Ted Lasso”), Meera Syal (“The Wheel of Time”), Katherine Ryan (“The Duchess”) and Savannah Lee Smith (“Cruel Intentions”) have all been added to the cast for the film, being directed by Chris Foggin (Bank of Dave).
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“Tinsel Town” follows Bradley Mack (Sutherland), a failed Hollywood action star who ends up in a small, snow-dusted village to star in the town’s eccentric production of ‘Cinderella.’ Here, he encounters a colourful cast of oddball locals who slowly come to hold a special place in his heart, including no-nonsense choreographer Jill (Wilson).
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The script has been penned by Frazer Flintham, Adam Brown and Piers Ashworth with additional material by Jake Brunger. Matt Williams and Pascal Degove at Future Artists Entertainment will produce. Executive producers are Julia Stuart, Laura Grange, Piers Tempest and Martin Owen.
“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.”
David Garrett of Mister Smith added: “This is a delightfully funny and heartwarming movie with the kind of broad commercial appeal which has immediately resonated with the international buyers and ticks all the right boxes. It is going to be a fun ride.”
Matt Williams of Future Artists Entertainment said: “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.”
“Tinsel Town| was commissioned and developed by Sky in association with Future Artists Entertainment and will be coming to Sky during Christmas 2025.
