There is a new child on the Christmas film block!
New Youngsters on the Block singer Joey McIntyre is starring in a festive flick for The Roku Channel. Jingle Bell Love additionally stars Heartland‘s Michelle Morgan — and, as you possibly can see in PEOPLE’s unique first-look images — its halls are decked!
Based on the official synopsis, the film “follows Jack Cooper (McIntyre) as he visits his late spouse’s hometown for Christmas and will get greater than he bargained for when his decided daughter (Delia Chambers) decides to match him up with a captivating native store proprietor (Morgan).”
“This film has all the vacations feels you might hope for,” McIntyre, 51, mentioned in an announcement. “It’s so particular to play a dad to this wonderful daughter, Delia Chambers, who retains me on my toes and exhibits how you can maintain believing within the season of miracles.”
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The film, which is directed by Anne De Léan. additionally encompasses a new authentic tune carried out by McIntyre, titled “A Model New Christmas.”
Morgan, 43, admitted in an announcement that she “nonetheless can’t imagine” she was in a position to carry out alongside McIntyre.
“I do know that our music will transfer audiences, particularly Joey’s authentic tune ‘A Model New Christmas,’ and that Jingle Bell Love will deliver some actual magic into individuals’s lives this Christmas,” she added.
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This is not McIntyre’s first time releasing a vacation observe: He put out a solo Christmas album, Come Residence for Christmas, in 2011. As an actor, he final appeared on Chicago Fireplace earlier this yr.
“Our audiences love heartwarming, enjoyable tales — particularly in the course of the holidays, mentioned Morgan Pinchinson, Roku Originals scripted content material lead. “We are able to’t watch for them to unwrap Jingle Bell Love. We’re proud to deliver authentic programming that individuals can have a good time and join over to The Roku Channel.” (Sabrina Lyall serves because the platform’s scripted coordinator.)
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Jingle Bell Love premieres Monday, Nov. 18 on The Roku Channel.
