NEW
YORK, July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great
American Family, an industry leader in the production of quality
original holiday content, announced Trevor
Donovan ('Twas the Text Before Christmas, Jingle Bell
Princess), Jen Lilley (A
Paris Christmas Waltz, "Days Of
Our Lives"), Laura Osnes (Candace
Cameron Bure Presents: Just In Time, A Dash of Christmas),
Jesse Hutch (A Christmas
Blessing, B&B Merry), Jillian
Murray (A Brush With Christmas), and Julia Reilly ("County Rescue"), star in the
network's first-ever ensemble Christmas Original Movie, A Little
Women's Christmas which premieres this holiday season as part
of Great American Christmas 2024. Also starring Gladys Knight who performs her new original
Christmas song, "Joy." Great American Christmas is in its fourth
season and the franchise has quickly become one of America's most
popular programming events.
A Little Women's Christmas is a contemporary retelling of
the beloved classic novel, following the lives and loves of the
March sisters in a small Tennessee
town at Christmas. Jo March is played by Jillian Murray, Trevor
Donovan is Friedrich "Fritz" Baehr, Meg March is played by Jen Lilley, Laura
Osnes plays Beth March,
Julia Reilly is Amy March, and John is played by Jesse Hutch. The one-and-only Gladys Knight performs "Joy."
"A Little Women's Christmas is a new Christmas classic in
the making, with an incredible ensemble cast and an adaptation of
an original story that is one of the best I have read," said
Bill Abbott, President & CEO,
Great American Media. "Louisa May
Alcott was intentional about focusing on the culture of
young women, their hopes, ambitions, and dreams, and it remains one
of the most widely read and beloved stories ever written," Abbott
concluded.
A Little Women's Christmas is directed by
Brandon Clark. The original movie
adaptation is written by Dione
Sheehan and Taylor Bird.
Executive Producers are Brian Bird,
Brandon Clark, Tai Truesdell, Darin
Chavez, Brian Williams,
Charly White, Lori Overholt, William
McDowell, Joyce Miller Roy,
Jesse Hutch, and Gladys Knight. Produced by Rodney Eldredge. A Little Women's
Christmas is produced by True Brand Entertainment, Third Coast
Film, and Empress of Soul Productions.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is
America's premiere destination for quality family-friendly
programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and
fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great
American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations
including Great American Christmas, the network's signature
franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials.
Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great
American Media portfolio of brands.
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