Christina Milian and Kofi Siriboe are set to star in Netflix’s upcoming holiday movie, “Meet Me Next Christmas”.
The project marks Milian’s third collaboration with the streaming giant, following the success of 2021’s “Resort to Love” and 2019’s “Falling Inn Love”. Milian will not only be starring in the film, but she will also be executive producing it.
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Meet me Next Christmas centers on Layla (Milian), who goes on a frantic race through New York City to get her hands on the hottest ticket in town, the sold-out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert, in pursuit of a fairytale romance with the man of her dreams.
The movie also stars Devale Ellis, and Kalen Allen alongside the Grammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix, consisting of Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee.
Directed by Rusty Cundieff, known for his work on “Chappelle’s Show” and “White Water”, the film is written by Molly Haldeman and Camilla Rubis, who have previously worked on “The Neighborhood” and “Malibu Rescue”. Mark Roberts, the producer behind “The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia” and “Water and Power”, will be producing the movie, while Simon Lythgoe and Matt Code will be executive producing alongside Milian.
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“Meet Me Next Christmas” is set to start production next week and is slated for release on Netflix in time for the holiday season.
Milian’s acting credits include 2003’s “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” and the holiday films “Christmas Cupid” and “Memories of Christmas”. Her previous work with Netflix has shown her ability to deliver on the romantic comedy genre, and fans are eagerly anticipating this upcoming film.
With Pentatonix’s involvement in the movie, there is also a possibility of a musical collaboration between the group and Milian. It remains to be seen whether the film will feature the actors’ musical talents or not, but viewers are certainly excited to see what the project will bring.
The holiday season is always a busy time for Netflix, and “Meet Me Next Christmas” is sure to be a hit among fans of the genre.