Great American Family, a leading producer of original holiday content, has announced that Danica McKellar and Oliver Rice will star in ‘A Royal Christmas Ball,’ which begins production this week. The film, set to premiere in November as part of Great American Christmas 2024, follows Chelsea Jones (McKellar), a dance instructor and studio owner in Chicago who discovers a photo of her birth mother and sets out to find her father. With only four days and limited clues, Chelsea embarks on a journey to Havenshire to solve the mystery of her birth family. Along the way, she encounters Prince Phillip (Rice), a stubborn prince who she must teach to dance for the royal Christmas ball. ‘Royal movies are among our viewers’ favorites,’ said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. ‘Finding love when and where you least expect it is the heart of royal fanfiction and Danica and Oliver do a brilliant job of making heartfelt wishes come true.’ ‘Oliver Rice exudes a dashing Cary Elwes-vibe,’ said McKellar. ‘Oliver grew up in London and graduated from Oxford School of Drama and brings genuine nobility to the role of Prince Phillip. I cannot wait for fans to see him in the film.’ ‘A Royal Christmas Ball’ is executive produced by Brad Krevoy, Amy Krell, Vince Balzano, Danica McKellar, Jimmy Townsend, Susie Belzberg Krevoy, and Don McBrearty. The film is written by Marcy Holland and the story is by McKellar and Holland. Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms, and fan-favorite series. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands.
Danica McKellar and Oliver Rice to Star in ‘A Royal Christmas Ball’ for Great American Family
