{"id":32325,"date":"2024-02-07T10:28:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T15:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=32325"},"modified":"2024-02-07T10:28:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T15:28:54","slug":"lauren-graham-joins-the-cast-of-dallas-jenkins-upcoming-holiday-movie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2024\/02\/lauren-graham-joins-the-cast-of-dallas-jenkins-upcoming-holiday-movie.html","title":{"rendered":"Lauren Graham Joins the Cast of Dallas Jenkins’ Upcoming Holiday Movie"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Actress Lauren Graham, known for her roles in “Gilmore Girls” and “Parenthood,” has joined the cast of Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company’s upcoming faith-based holiday theatrical release “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” The feature adaptation of Barbara Robinson’s book, directed by “The Chosen” creator Dallas Jenkins, recently concluded production and is set to hit theaters in November.<\/p>\n

Producer Kevin Downes said in a statement, “We’ve been huge fans of Lauren’s for 25 years and have dreamed of one day working with her. She brings her signature warmth and charm that makes her perfect for this cast.” According to\u00a0Deadline,<\/a>\u00a0several cast members from “The Chosen” have also made their way into the film, including Kirk B.R. Woller (Gaius), Vanessa Benavente (Mother Mary) and Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene).<\/p>\n

In “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Graham takes on the role of the narrator and makes a significant on-screen appearance. Woller, Benavente and Tabish play vital characters in the story, respectively portraying Reverend Hopkins, a first-grade teacher, and Mrs. Grady, a dedicated church member.<\/p>\n

Jenkins said, “I’ve been preparing for and visualizing this movie for over 15 years, so it was going to be tough to meet my expectations. But working with incredible actors such as Lauren, who I adore, along with my ‘Chosen’ cast members and fan favorites Liz, Vanessa and Kirk, has exceeded my expectations. The whole cast is elevating the material, and I’m overwhelmed working with them.” The family comedy also boasts the talents of Judy Greer, who plays Grace, the director of the pageant, and Pete Holmes as her husband, Bob.<\/p>\n

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