New trailerconfirmedA trailer for the film has been released, showing Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki in the fake-dating holiday romance based on Katherine Center's novel 'The Bodyguard'.
SourcesThe Hollywood Reporter
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When a no-nonsense bodyguard is assigned to protect a charming action star over the holidays, sparks fly, secrets unravel, and Christmas gets a whole lot more complicated.
Cast
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- Leighton Meester · Hannah
- Jared Padalecki · Jack
- Andie MacDowell
- Walker Hayes
- Noah LaLonde
- Toby Sandeman
- Phil Brooks · Doghouse
- Ava Max
- Jake Foy · Brody
- Siobhan Williams · Ella Mae
- Rachael Ancheril · Taylor
- Giles Panton · Jesse
- Zoe Kosovic · Clementine
- Greg Lawson · Glen
- Tess Degenstein · Deputy Nadine Turner
- Ryan Mah · Avram
- William Kosovic · Young Drew
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Release dateconfirmedNetflix has set the film's release for November 18.
SourcesDeadline