As the nights draw in and the festive season approaches, Netflix is set to deliver a fresh take on the traditional Christmas movie. For viewers tired of the usual romantic comedies, a new 'alternative' festive film featuring a former Disney star is generating significant buzz.
A Festive Caper in London
The new release, titled Jingle Bell Heist, offers a thrilling departure from the norm. The plot centres on Sophia, a sharp-witted retail worker portrayed by Olivia Holt. Her character plans an ambitious robbery of London's most notorious department store on Christmas Eve.
The heist, however, doesn't go as smoothly as planned. Sophia's path crosses with Nick, a down-on-his-luck repairman played by Connor Swindells, who has his eyes on the same prize. This unexpected encounter forces the two into an uneasy partnership.
An Unlikely Alliance and Rising Stakes
As Sophia and Nick navigate their precarious alliance, secrets begin to surface and feelings between them start to deepen. This complicated dynamic puts both their budding relationship and the success of the entire heist in serious jeopardy.
The casting brings together two popular actors from notable projects. Olivia Holt is best known for her roles on Disney Channel, including Kickin' It and I Didn't Do It, as well as the lead in Girl vs. Monster. Her co-star, Connor Swindells, rose to fame in the Netflix hit Sex Education and has since appeared in major productions like Barbie and SAS Rogue Heroes.
Fan Excitement Builds for Release
The announcement of the film and its trailer has been met with enthusiastic responses from fans online. Many are excited to see Olivia Holt in a new type of role and are intrigued by her on-screen pairing with Connor Swindells.
One fan exclaimed on social media, "Olivia Holt is a brilliant actress! She needs to be in more movies like this!" Another supporter added, "Anything Olivia Holt is in I'm watching." The collaboration has been described as a "resurgence" for Holt, with a fourth fan noting, "Ahhh I love Olivia Holt, been a fan since her Disney days and now I'm so excited to see her in this."
The excitement extends to the pairing itself, with one person writing, "I did not think that having these two act together was what I needed this year," and another agreeing, "OLIVIA AND CONNOR??? NEVER IMAGINE."
Mark your calendars: Jingle Bell Heist will be available to stream on Netflix UK from November 26th.
