In
A Boy Called Christmas
, an ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary
adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to
discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a
headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon
meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing
is impossible…
The film boasts an ensemble cast including
newcomer Henry Lawfull as protagonist, Nikolas, Toby Jones (Infamous,
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water, Paddington 1
& 2), Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids, Wonder Woman 1984), Michiel Huisman
(The Haunting of Hill House, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie
Society), Zoe Colletti (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark), Stephen
Merchant (Jojo Rabbit, Fighting With My Family, Logan), Jim Broadbent
(Paddington 1 & 2, The Iron Lady), Indica Watson (Gold Digger,
Radioactive) and Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey, Harry Potter).
Ol Parker
(Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) and Gil Kenan
adapted the screenplay from the bestselling book by Matt Haig. The film is
produced by STUDIOCANAL with Graham Broadbent and Pete Czernin of BAFTA and
Academy Award® winning Blueprint Pictures.
