FIRST LOOK AT MARIA MENOUNOS IN ROM-COM ‘CHRISTMAS AT PLUMHILL MANOR' AS PRODUCTION WRAPS IN UK
EXCLUSIVE: Narrative Pictures has wrapped production on Christmas at Plumhill Manor, a rom-com set in the heart of the UK countryside.
Maria Menounos (The Holiday Dating Guide, Entourage, Fantastic Four) leads the cast with Brian Herzlinger (My Date with Drew, The Holiday Dating Guide) directing.
Menounos stars as Margot Stone, a powerhouse modern architect from New York City with a life as organized as a blueprint.
This all changes when she is informed in the lead-up to Christmas that a great-aunt has left her a centuries-old manor home in the quaint English town of Plumhill.
Margot soon realizes that alongside its rich history, the estate is ripe and legally eligible for commercial redevelopment.
Christmas at Plumhill Manor is produced by Mark Vennis, Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar, Adam Scott Epstein and Daniel Levin, whose previous UK projects include BAFTA-winning Lion. Menounos will Executive Produce along with her We Heart Holidays production company.
Kyle Pryor (Home and Away) joins Menounos as Alfie Bailey, a talented local plum cider-maker who is cautious of Margot's wrecking-ball resume.
Though at odds, amid the festive markets, swirling snowflakes and an unexpectedly sensual Christmas pudding bake, Alfie's passion for the town is as intoxicating as his artisanal brew. As Margot's architectural firm bears down to redevelop the area, Margot unearths a historical mystery as inspiring as the season itself, connecting two strong women across time.
Joining Menounos and Pryor in the cast are Caroline Colomei (When the Screaming Starts), Joseph Millson (Prancer: A Christmas Tale) and Carol Royale (Endeavour).
“It was magical to film on location in the English countryside. This cast was incredible, truly. And what fun to add some historical mystery to holiday cheer, and with a touch of suspense," says Menounos.
Christmas at Plumhill Manor marks Menounos and Herzlinger's third collaboration
"Maria's vibrant energy and heartfelt performance brought Margot Stone to life. We were so fortunate to land the cast we did and all their performances have made this film something really special," said Herzlinger.
The film marks an inaugural release for Narrative Pictures, a new production banner in the Narrative companies portfolio, which also features Narrative Capital, Narrative Entertainment, an operator of major broadcast and streaming channels in the United Kingdom, and Narrative Distribution, a new global film and TV distributor based in the U.S.
Doug Shineman of Narrative Distribution will be selling domestic and international Christmas at Plumhill Manor as part of its growing slate of film and series releases.
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