Former Coronation Street actor joins Hollywood stars as they start filming Sky Christmas movie
A former Coronation Street actor is amongst the stars currently filming in North Yorkshire as part of a new Sky Christmas film which will be aired later this year.
The film, which is called Tinsel Town and is set to air on Sky later this year, features a host of Hollywood stars including award-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland and actress, writer and producer, Rebel Wilson.
Many will know the Canadian star and son of Donald Sutherland for his long-running role as Jack Bauer in the series '24'. He also played President Tom Kirkman in the political drama series, Designated Survivor.
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Fans will also recognise former Coronation Street and Emily in Paris star Lucien Laviscount, and Salford-born comedian Jason Manford on the star-studded lineup.
The film follows award-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland as Bradley Mack, a failed Hollywood actor who ends up in a small, snow-dusted UK village to star in the town's production of Cinderella.
He ends up encountering a colourful cast of locals who he eventually warms to, including no-nonsense choreographer Jill played by Rebel Wilson.
Speaking about the new festive film Kiefer Sutherland said: 'I'm thrilled to be working back in the UK and with director Chris Foggin. The cast is fantastic, and I can't wait to tell this story.'
Rebel Wilson added: "I love British Christmas movies - because in Australia we're just on the beach having a BBQ - and so now I feel like I get to have a classic British Christmas - freezing my t*** off but laughing and sledding all the way!'
Filming for the Christmas rom-com has been taking place across the North of England and and at Leeds' Versa Studios.
This week the North Yorkshire town of Wetherby has been transformed into a winter wonderland complete with festive decorations and a sprinkling of artificial snow for the movie.
The festive caper boasts an extensive A-list cast, which also includes Gladiator II star Derek Jacobi, Jason Manford, Danny Dyer and former Coronation Street star Lucien Laviscount.
Mawaan Rizwan, Maria Friedman, Asim Chaudhry, Ray Fearon, Alice Eve, James Lance, Meera Syal, Katherine Ryan, and Savannah Lee Smith have all been confirmed as starring in the show too.
Robbie Williams' daughter Teddy was also pictured filming on set of the upcoming Christmas movie on Monday (February 17).
Images from the set show Teddy holding hands with her co-star Rebel as they walked through the snow alongside actor Kiefer Sutherland.
Also pictured on set, comedian Jason Manford can be seen with Rebel as the snow falls down on the North Yorkshire filming location. He can be seen sporting a green puppet ensemble and a pair of sunglasses.
Directed by Chris Foggin, known for the 2023 Netflix comedy drama Bank of Dave, Tinsel Town will be available to stream on Sky Cinema at Christmas 2025.
Meanwhile, in another shot from behind the scenes, Lucien Laviscount, who played Ben Richardson on the ITV soap Coronation Street from 2009 to 2010, is shown being fitted with a cape.
Tinsel Town was commissioned and developed by Sky in association with Future Artists Entertainment. Mister Smith Entertainment will launch worldwide sales at the upcoming European Film Market.
Directed by Chris Foggin, known for the 2023 Netflix comedy drama Bank of Dave, Tinsel Town will be available to stream on Sky Cinema at Christmas 2025.
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