Katherine Ryan, Jason Manford and Meera Syal join Sky's Tinsel Town
Katherine Ryan, Jason Manford, Meera Syal, Asim Chaudhry and Mawaan Rizwan have joined Sky's Christmas movie Tinsel Town.
As British Comedy Guide revealed last week, the film, which is currently shooting in Yorkshire, stars Kiefer Sutherland as an egotistical Hollywood actor, struggling to rebuild his career in England, alongside Rebel Wilson as the no-nonsense choreographer that he befriends.
Now the British cast of "oddball locals" has been revealed, which also includes Danny Dyer, Derek Jacobi, James Lance, Lucien Laviscount, Maria Friedman, Alice Eve and Ray Fearon, as well as American Gossip Girl star Savannah Lee Smith.
Ryan plays the long-suffering agent of Sutherland's character Bradley Mack, while Syal is director of the local production of Cinderella that Mack finds himself appearing in.
The script was written by Fisherman's Friends scribe Piers Ashworth with Frazer Flintham, Adam Brown and Jake Brunger, and the director is Chris Foggin (The Bank Of Dave).
"We couldn't be more pleased to welcome such a phenomenal array of talent to Tinsel Town" said Julia Stuart, director of original film at Sky. "With screen legends like Sir Derek Jacobi and Meera Syal, as well as the incredible talent of Mawaan Rizwan, Alice Eve, James Lance, Lucien Laviscount alongside the comedic energy of Katherine Ryan, Danny Dyer, Jason Manford and Asim Chaudhry, this cast is truly something special.
"Their chemistry and unique performances will bring an extra layer of magic, mischief, and heart to what promises to be a festive treat for Sky audiences. We can't wait to share it with the world later this year."
Tinsel Town will air on Sky Cinema in December.