Transitioning from one season to the next can be challenging, but with a genre-crossing star like Kiefer Sutherland leading the way, things become much easier. With Halloween behind us and the holiday season approaching, we look to The Lost Boys star for inspiration on how to fully embrace the shift. Thankfully, in his upcoming movie, Tinsel Town, Sutherland will do just that. Today, as part of Collider’s Exclusive Preview event, we have a first-look image of the film directed by Chris Foggin (Bank of Dave) that showcases Sutherland’s washed-up action star, Bradley Mack, who’s on a quest for familial redemption during a season that promises goodwill to all.
Standing in the center of a stage in front of a large audience, Sutherland’s character, Bradley, is seen with a microphone in one hand while the other tightly grips a giant stuffed snowman. Looking somewhat unhinged, it appears that the festive spirit has caught up with the ex-star as he addresses the crowd.
Our exclusive image aligns with what we already know about the film from its synopsis. With Sutherland’s character at the center of the story, we understand that the movie will follow the one-time star as he travels to a small English village to mend his broken bond with his estranged daughter. Using his background in the arts as his guide, Bradley will assist the town in organizing their Christmas pageant and rediscovering the true meaning of the season. Along the way, he’ll collaborate with a strong-willed and opinionated choreographer (Rebel Wilson) and get to know community members who eagerly seek his acting advice.
Meet the Team Behind ‘Tinsel Town’
In addition to Sutherland and Wilson, Tinsel Town, co-written by Frazer Flintham, Adam Brown, Piers Ashworth, and Jake Brunger, will also feature performances from Derek Jacobi (Gladiator), Maria Friedman (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Mawaan Rizwan (Two Weeks To Live), Jason Manford (Starstruck), Danny Dyer (The Football Factory), Ray Fearon (My Fault: London), Asim Chaudhry (People Just Do Nothing) and Lucien Laviscount (Emily in Paris). The project is the latest holiday-themed film that its director, Foggin, has taken on, having previously collaborated with Alfred Enoch and Kaya Scodelario on the Sky Cinema film, This Is Christmas. The holiday comedy is produced by Matt Williams and Pascal Degove.
You can check out our exclusive first look image at Tinsel Town above and see it in cinemas and on demand on November 28. Stay tuned for more exclusive reveals from Collider’s Winter Preview event throughout the week.
