Jingle Bell Heist Explained

Director:	Michael Fimognari
Producer:	Matt Kaplan
Starring:	Connor Swindells Lucy Punch Peter Serafinowicz
Cinematography:	Michael Fimognari
Production Companies:	ACE Entertainment
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Jingle Bell Heist is an upcoming American Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Michael Fimognari, written by Abby McDonald, and starring Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells.

Premise

Two thieves, Sophia (Holt) and Nick (Swindells), realize they both have designs on robbing the same department store at Christmas.^[1]

Cast

• Olivia Holt as Sophie
• Connor Swindells as Nick
• Lucy Punch
• Peter Serafinowicz

Production

Development

In December 2022, Abby McDonald's screenplay Jingle Bell Heist was revealed to be included on that year's "Black List" of most-liked unproduced screenplays.^[2] The film is produced by Matt Kaplan for ACE Entertainment, and directed by Michael Fimognari.^[3]

Filming

Production got underway in December 2023 with principal photography taking place in London.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Michael Fimognari to Direct Jingle Bell Heist Next; To be Shot in London. The Cinemaholic. 18 December 2023. Harsh. Vardhan. November 16, 2023.
2. Web site: The 15 Most Intriguing Scripts On The Newly Released 2022 Black List. Forbes. 18 December 2023. Toni. Fitzgerald. 12 December 2022.
3. Web site: Jingle Bell Heist': Olivia Holt, Connor Swindells & More Set For ACE Entertainment Rom-Com. Deadline Hollywood. 18 December 2023. Matt. Grobar. December 15, 2023 .
4. Web site: Digital Spy. 18 December 2023. Sex Education star lands next lead movie role. Erin. Zammit. 16 December 2023.