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11.05.2022 - 01:53 / justjared.com
The first look at one of Hallmark Channel‘s upcoming holiday movies is here!
The network has released the first image of Will Kemp and Reshma Shetty in Jolly Good Christmas, which is set to premiere during the channel’s Countdown to Christmas event later this year.
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Shot entirely on location in London, the film will feature iconic landmarks throughout the city.
Here’s a summary of the movie: David (Kemp) is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he has yet to purchase a gift for his girlfriend, who also happens to be the boss’ daughter.
While out shopping, David crosses paths with Anji (Shetty), a professional shopper, who raises an eyebrow over his choice of a gift card. When David and Anji end up crossing paths again, he decides to hire her in the hopes of finding just the right gift.
Thanks to a series of unexpected events, David finds himself on a wild adventure across Jolly Old London as Anji helps him search for the perfect present.
“We can’t wait to transport our viewers ‘across the pond’ for this special, holiday adventure,” Samantha DiPippo, Senior Vice President, Development, Programming, Crown Media Family Networks, said in a statement on the film. “We’re thrilled to have been able to feature famous sites and set our story against the unique backdrop of London at Christmastime.”
Jolly Good Christmas was executive produced by Leif Bristow together with Jane Goldenring, Carol Baum and Danny Webber, with Agnes Bristow and Borga Dorter producing. Jonathan Wright directed the movie.
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