Elizabeth Hurley, Naomi Frederick, and Nathalie Cox lead the cast of Christmas in Paradise 2022 as Joanna, Paulina, and Caroline. They are the three sisters on a mission to bring back their dad, James, played by Kelsey Grammer, to England.
Christmas in Paradise 2022 is a sequel to Father Christmas Is Back, and it revolves around the life of these three sisters.
The movie is written, directed, and produced by Philippe Martinez, who is a French film producer, director, and actor, as well as the President of the Odeon Theater in Marseille. Alan Latham accompanied him as a producer, and Megan Brown Martinez as a writer.
The holiday movie is a kids & family movie, meaning the family can watch the film together this Christmas. This comedy movie has a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes. According to Rotten Tomatoes, it is rated to be PG with some thematic elements, smoking, and suggestive references.
The movie follows three sisters who go to the Caribbean when their dad disappears from the Caribbean island and does not respond to any calls or texts. All three go to save their father and bring him home for Christmas.
Christmas In Paradise 2022 Cast
The following are the major cast of Christmas in Paradise 2022:
Kelsey Grammer As James
Kelsey Grammer, the 67-year-old American actor plays the role of James Christmas.
James is the father that disappears into the Caribbean for a reason that only one of his daughters, Joanna, knows.
We have seen Kelsey in many roles before. Previously, he had played the role of a psychiatrist in Dr. Frasier Crane and its spin-off Frasier. He has worked as the voice of Sideshow in The Simpsons and other voice roles in Toy Story 2 and Anastasia. He has also played a role in the Boss and The Last Tycoon series.
Elizabeth Hurley As Joanna
The 57-year-old actress, Elizabeth Hurley, plays a significant role in Christmas In Paradise. She plays the role of Joanna Christmas
Joanna is one of the sisters who go to bring their father back to England. Only she knows the reason why her father went to the island in the first place and has sworn to keep it a secret.
Other than her role in this movie, she is famous for her role in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and Bedazzled. She has also appeared in the series Wonder Woman as a guest star. Besides, she made an appearance as a guest judge in the first episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 2.
Billy Ray Cyrus As Jimmy
The American country singer and actor, Billy Ray Cyrus, played the role of Jimmy in the movie Christmas in Paradise.
Jimmy is a singer and friend of James and is present in the resort in the Caribbean. He performs various island-themed songs, including Achy Breaky Heart in the movie. The songs by Cyrus are played throughout the film.
Besides his role as Jimmy in this movie, he is famous appearing in Hannah Montana with his daughter Miley Cyrus. The singer was part of Dancing with the Stars and secured 5th position in the series. He has worked on Love Boat, The Next Wave, The Spy Next Door, and many other series and movies. He is also a famous singer with a total of eight top-ten singles on Billboard.
According to IMDb, the other cast of Christmas In Paradise (2022) include:
- Naomi Frederick as Paulina Christmas
- Nathalie Cox as Caroline Christmas
- Victoria Ekanoye as Megan
- Rafael Emmanuel Martinez as Leo
Where Was Christmas In Paradise 2022 Filmed?
The new festive film Christmas In Paradise (2022) is filmed on the island of Nevis and St. Kitts. Saint Kitts and Nevis are two dual countries in the Caribbean.
The story revolves around James Christmas, who goes to a small island in Nevis and does not answer any calls and texts from his daughters. His daughters then arrive in the Caribbean, hoping to bring him back to England for the holidays.
The movie is filmed against the backdrop of Navis, and the fans watching the movie can see the scenic sights of Nevis Peak and the sandy beaches of the Caribbean. We can also hear the beautiful sounds of the sea in the back.
According to The Cinemaholic, the director Martinez states that working with the cast of Christmas In Paradise in the presence of the beautiful island felt like a creative dream. The CEO of the Nevis Tourism Authority reportedly exclaimed that it was astonishing to see the beauty of Nevis being captured on the big screen. People will hopefully visit the beautiful island of Nevis after seeing the movie and book tickets to their destination to experience the scenery in person.
Where To Watch Christmas In Paradise?
Christmas In Paradise 2022 can be watched from various streaming platforms like Lionsgate, Vudu, Netflix, Amazon and Amazon Prime, Disney+, HBO Max, and more.
Release Date
Christmas In Paradise 2022 was released on Limited Theaters on November 11, 2022. For streaming all over the world, the film was released on November 15, 2022.
Christmas In Paradise 2022 Trailer
The trailer starts with a call between Joana and Caroline Christmas, informing Joana that their father has disappeared.
It turned out that his father was in a resort in the Caribbean. The sisters go to the island of Navis to bring him back. James refuses to go back and wants to stay on the island. There are various bonding moments between the daughters and the father. There are many songs sung by Billy Ray Cyrus’ character Jimmy which bring us in a festive mood.