Exclusive: Narrative Pictures wrapped production. Christmas at Plumhill Manor, A romantic comedy set in the English countryside.
Maria Mennonos (Holiday Dating Guide, Entourage, Fantastic Four) leads the cast with Brian Herzlinger (Dating with Drew, Holiday Date Guide) Production.
Menounos plays Margot Stone, a brilliant modern architect in New York City whose life is organized like a blueprint.
Just before Christmas, everything changes when she receives word that her aunt has left her centuries-old mansion in the quaint English village of Plum Hill.
Margot soon realizes that the property, with its rich history, is ripe and legally eligible for commercial redevelopment.
Christmas at Plumhill Manor Produced by Mark Vennis, Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar, Adam Scott Epstein and Daniel Levin, whose previous UK projects include the BAFTA award-winning lion. Menounos will executive produce alongside We Heart Holidays.
Kyle Pryor (Home and Away) joins the Menounos as Alfie Bailey, a talented local plum cider maker who is wary of Margo's tarnished resume.
Amidst the festive markets, swirling snowflakes and unexpectedly sensual Christmas pudding baking, there is discord, but Alfie’s passion for the town is as intoxicating as his artisan beer. As Margot’s architecture firm works to redevelop the area, Margot unearths a historical mystery as inspiring as the season itself, connecting two strong women across time.
Joining Menounos and Pryor in the cast is Caroline Colomei. (When the screaming starts)joseph millson (France: A Christmas Story) And Carol Royale (effort).
“Filming in the British countryside was magical. This cast was truly amazing. And it’s really fun to add historical mystery with a little bit of suspense to the holiday spirit,” says Menounos.
Christmas at Plumhill Manor It marks the third collaboration between Menounos and Herzlinger.
“Maria’s vibrant energy and heartfelt performance brought Margot Stone to life. We were very fortunate to have the cast we had, and all of their performances made this film truly special,” Herzlinger said.
The film is the first release from Narrative Pictures, a new production banner in the Narrative portfolio of companies, including Narrative Capital, Narrative Entertainment, a leading British broadcast and streaming channel operator, and Narrative, a new US-based global film and television distributor. Also includes Distribution.
Doug Shineman of Narrative Distribution will sell domestically and internationally. Christmas at Plumhill Manor As part of the growing number of movie and series releases.