It’s a full-circle vacation second for Grammy award-winning singer and actress Brandy Norwood, who will star reverse of her daughter Sy’Rai Smith for Lifetime’s Christmas On a regular basis.
The brand new Lifetime vacation movie will premiere as a part of the community’s annual It’s a Great Lifetime slate. Deadline solely debuted the information, marking a milestone for the Norwood household.
Brandy, 46, is not going to solely star within the festive flick but additionally function an govt producer, whereas daughter Sy’Rai, 23, makes her performing debut in a big co-starring function. In a candy twist, the mother-daughter duo portray sisters on display screen, bringing their real-life chemistry to a heartwarming vacation story.
Brandy takes on the function of Francine “Fancy” Ballantine, a devoted designer who navigates household tasks and profession pressures following the latest lack of her father. Along with her mom, Evelyn (performed by Debbi Morgan), slowly dropping her sight and her youthful sister, Belle (Smith), making ready for her marriage ceremony, Fancy finds herself making an attempt to maintain everybody—and the Christmas spirit—afloat.
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When a burst pipe threatens Belle’s massive day, a rugged contractor named Jaylen (Robert C. Riley) steps in to avoid wasting the household dwelling. Amid the chaos, Fancy finds sudden romance and rediscovers the true that means of Christmas. The film additionally options Brandy’s unique 2023 vacation observe “Christmas On a regular basis,” tying music into the festive magic.
Rounding out the solid is Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (UnReal), who performs Fancy’s quirky co-worker Germaine. The movie is directed by Roger Bobb and written by Meg DeLoatch and Cameron Ross. It’s produced by Fox Leisure Studios, with Fox Leisure World dealing with worldwide distribution.
“The vacations are all the time about household, so I’m past thrilled to be partnering with Lifetime on this magical undertaking and having my very own daughter star with me—regardless that we’re taking part in sisters!” Brandy shared in a press release.
With love, laughter, and classes about religion and household, Christmas On a regular basis will probably be a standout vacation movie, providing followers of Brandy and new viewers alike one thing additional particular to stay up for this festive season.
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