Michael Sheen confirmed to lead “messy” new British movie that’s branded a ‘delight to watch’

Actor Michael Sheen and actress Eva Longoria are collaborating on a brand-new, holiday-themed British film entitled “The Twelve Days of Christmas“.

The forthcoming film is centered around the character of Henry (Sheen), a man struggling with widowhood, and his two squabbling offspring. After abandoning Christmas celebrations for the fifth consecutive year, they begin to receive peculiar presents which eventually pique the interest of Animal Welfare Organizations, as suggested by the storyline in James Patterson and Tad Safran’s hit novel The 12 Topsy-Turvy Very Messy Days of Christmas.

Gifting starts around mid-December; on the first day, you’ll find a partridge nestled in a pear tree, then two turtle doves on the second day, and by the third day, there will be three singing birds added to the collection.

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For twelve consecutive days, their family home is filled with boisterous animals and unexpected visitors – each one reminiscent of characters from the traditional Christmas song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”.

As a gamer diving into this tale, let me share that my life has taken an unexpected twist: my family’s routine is thrown for a loop as we grapple with uncovering the enigma behind the secret gift-giver. To add fuel to the fire, Mariana from Animal Protection Services is hot on our heels, complicating matters even further.

“Even though this Christmas will be messy, it might turn out to be just the gift the family needs.”

The celebration-themed production is being overseen by BAFTA nominee Ben Gregor, based on a script written by one of the book’s authors, Safran.

Patterson enthusiastically shared that it was a sheer delight collaborating on ‘The 12 Topsy-Turvy Very Messy Days of Christmas’ with Tad Safran.

We’re absolutely thrilled that Michael Sheen, Eva Longoria, and Ben Gregor will headline the cast. Each of them brings something special to the table.

According to Gregor, Tad has crafted an emotionally resonant, humor-filled, warm-spirited screenplay, which he’s eager to bring to life using the kind-hearted and gifted actors, Michael and Eva.

The book co-written by Tad and James Patterson offers a heartwarming yet turbulent journey during the Christmas season. This thoughtful and stunning reinterpretation promises to be both enjoyable for those involved in its creation and entertaining for the audience.

Alongside Patterson and Safran serving as executive producers, Heather Greenwood from Keal Productions and Leo Pearlman from Fulwell Entertainment are also involved in the production process.

Greenwood and Pearlman, from Fulwell Entertainment and Keal Productions, are known for collaborating with top-tier artists and intellectual properties to develop exceptional and engaging film and television material that captivates viewers globally! This was expressed in their shared announcement.

It’s exciting to adapt the blockbuster novel by James Patterson and Tad Safran into a movie for the silver screen.

We’re eagerly counting down to share a joyous, chaotic, and hilarious Christmas experience with you, filled with the enchantment and mischief this cherished tale offers!

Dave Bishop is likewise serving as an executive producer for Protagonist Pictures, referring to the movie as “unadulterated festive bliss,” featuring “a dash of emotion, a sprinkle of humor, and just enough chaos to underscore that the true spirit of Christmas lies in the chaos.

The 12 Days of Christmas doesn’t have a release date yet.

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2025-05-09 13:58