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Oct
Star-studded Christmas film shot in Knaresborough to be released in December
A star-studded Christmas film shot partly in Knaresborough will be released in December, the Stray Ferret can reveal.
Hollywood descended on the town for several weeks in February as Tinsel Town, a Sky and Future Artists Entertainment production, transformed Knaresborough into a winter wonderland.
The festive comedy tells the story of egotistical actor Bradley Mack, played by Emmy Award-winning Kiefer Sutherland, whose career is in decline.
He heads to a quaint English town to rebuild his image, only for his long-suffering agent (Katherine Ryan) to land him a role in the local production of Cinderella.
There he meets a no-nonsense choreographer named Jill, played by Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson, alongside a group of locals also taking part in the play.
The film will be officially released on December 5, contrary to other media reports. It will be available on Sky Cinema and NOW.
Directed by Bank of Dave director Chris Foggin, it will air in the US on November 28.
Filming took place at the Castle Yard. Danny Dyer with Helen Baxter and Kelly Teggin. Photo: Kelly Teggin
Knaresborough was buzzing with excitement during filming, when locals revelled in celebrity sightings across the town, including Danny Dyer.
Gladiator II star Derek Jacobi, Waterloo Road actor Jason Manford, and Lucien Laviscount, known for his role in Emily in Paris, also feature in the film.
Kelly Teggin, owner of Kelly Teggin Hairdressing on Castlegate and member of Knaresborough and District Chamber, said at the time the production will “put Knaresborough on the Hollywood map”.
Ms Teggin, whose salon has operated on Castlegate for 18 years and is expected to be one of several local businesses visible in the film, said the quaint area can quieten down during winter months – but not this year.
She said at the time:
It’s nice to have some attention on Knaresborough. The crew also haven’t covered the shop names, which made me feel so pleased for the whole street.
It all feels so authentic and it’s great for businesses tucked down these side streets that are at the heart of Knaresborough.
Knaresborough's Jodie Teggin meets Kiefer Sutherland.
Rebel Wilson (right) with Harrogate's Mint Velvet staff.
The production crew also featured some local talent, with people from Harrogate, Whixley, Kirk Hammerton, Hunsingore and York working on the film.
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