Holiday Twist
Holiday Twist is a 2023 American Christmas musical comedy film written and directed by Stephanie Garvin and produced by veteran Home Alone producer Scott Rosenfelt. It stars Kelly Stables, Neal McDonough, Sean Astin, Caylee Cowan, James Maslow, and Hugh Sheridan.[2]
Holiday Twist | |
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Directed by | Stephanie Garvin |
Written by | Stephanie Garvin |
Produced by | Scott M. Rosenfelt |
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Music by | Steve Dorff[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
The story centers on Connie, played by Kelly Stables, a "Grinchy workaholic CEO"[2] who's world come crashing down amid the weeks leading up to Christmas. Connie is in the midst of a divorce with her soon-to-be ex-husband, George, played by Hugh Sheridan, and shares two children with him. Connie runs and owns a luxury express delivery company that is busiest during the holidays. Things begin to go awry when two desperate ranch owners, Skip and Boogie played by Neal McDonough and Brian Thomas Smith, begin to steal presents. As a result, she is forced to choose between her family and her work and she unfortunately chooses work over her family. However, with help from a Salvation Army Santa, played by Blake Leeper, and a Christmas Angel, played by Caylee Cowan, Connie is able to realized the importance and true meaning of Christmas before it is too late.
Cast
- Kelly Stables as Connie
- Neal McDonough as Skip
- Sean Astin as Whitmer
- Caylee Cowan as Christina Christmas
- Brian Thomas Smith as Boogie
- Drew Fuller as Bill Neilson
- Emily Tosta as Brooke
- James Maslow as Sam
- Tess Murphy as Stella
- Hudson Barry as Stuart
- Haley Reinhart as Anna
- Hugh Sheridan as George
- Montana Tucker as Cheryl
- Sadie Stratton as Jennifer Neilson
- Jeff Rector as Vance Jordan
- Melody Thornton as Brenda
- Callan Barry as Henry
Production
It was announced in June of 2022 that Sean Astin, Neal McDonough, and Haley Reinhart would join the cast in supporting roles, and that filming would take place in Los Angeles, California.[3] ETM Distribution has set a nationwide theatrical release for Holiday Twist, in 500+ theaters nationwide December 1, 2023.[4]
References
- "Steve Dorff Scoring Stephanie Garvin's 'Holiday Twist'". filmmusicreporter.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- Urban, Sasha (2022-06-23). "'Holiday Twist' Adds Sean Astin, Neal McDonough to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- Humphrey, Julia (2022-06-24). "Sean Astin, Neal McDonough and More Join 'Holiday Twist'". Collider. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- Grobar, Matt (2023-10-18). "Family Film 'Holiday Twist' Starring Sean Astin, Neal McDonough, Kelly Stables & Others Secures Nationwide Theatrical Release". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-10-19.