Michael Sheen and Eva Longoria Lead Star-Studded '12 Days of Christmas' Cast

Actors Michael Sheen and Eva Longoria have joined the cast of the holiday comedy 'The 12 Days of Christmas'. Directed by Ben Gregor, the film follows the Sullivan family, who faces unexpected surprises connecting to the classic Christmas song, as they receive mysterious gifts from an unknown source.

Actors Michael Sheen and Eva Longoria have been cast in the anticipated family holiday comedy titled 'The 12 Days of Christmas', as reported by Variety. The film is set to be helmed by BAFTA-nominated director Ben Gregor, with a screenplay penned by Ted Safran.

The narrative draws inspiration from the bestseller 'The 12 Topsy-Turvy Very Messy Days of Christmas', co-created by acclaimed author James Patterson and Safran. This whimsical tale centers around the Sullivans, a dysfunctional family who have skipped Christmas festivities for five consecutive years, only to be greeted by mysterious and puzzling gifts aligning with the iconic 'Twelve Days of Christmas' song.

Leading the film, Sheen portrays the character of Henry, a widower who receives these extraordinary gifts along with his children, Will and Ella. The plot thickens as a partridge in a pear tree, then turtle doves, and calling birds too, start to fill their home, creating chaos and wonder. As the family embarks on an investigative journey to uncover the identity of the mysterious gift-giver, their lives whisk away in a haze of holiday cheer. Longoria takes the role of Mariana from Animal Protection Services, adding another layer of intrigue to this novel holiday narrative.

(With inputs from agencies.)