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Christmas Spotlight: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance-inspired Christmas movie has a release date. See first look | Hollywood

Christmas Spotlight: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance-inspired Christmas movie has a release date. See first look | Hollywood

October 16, 2024, 12:28 PM IST

Although “Christmas in the Spotlight” isn’t officially based on the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the plot has striking similarities.

A new Lifetime Christmas movie inspired by the romance between pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce is set to air later this year. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film, titled “Christmas in the Spotlight,” will be part of the network’s annual holiday lineup “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” and will be released in theaters on November 23rd. (Also Read: Taylor Swift announces career change with new book as Eras final leg of tour begins)

“Christmas in the Spotlight” is inspired by the romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

First look revealed

The film follows Bowyn, a pop star played by Jessica Lord, who meets Drew, a professional soccer player played by Laith Wallschleger, backstage at one of her concerts. After Drew publicly declares that he has a crush, the two begin a relationship. Their growing feelings are challenged by the media, paparazzi and their families. The film deals with the pressure of questioning the authenticity of their relationship. To add a festive touch, the couple must decide by Christmas whether their love will last.

In the first look, revealed on Tuesday, Drew (Laith Wallschleger) and Bowyn (Jessica Lord) are seen hugging on the red carpet in their most formal attire. Christmas trees and decorations decorate the background. A security guard can also be seen in the background, pointing out the sword constantly dangling above their heads during their romance. The film also stars TV host Jeannie Mai as Bowyn’s manager and TikTok influencer Haley Kalil as Drew’s sister-in-law.

First look at “Christmas Spotlight.”
First look at “Christmas Spotlight.”

More details

Although the film is not officially based on the relationship between Taylor and Travis, it does share notable similarities. Travis attended one of Taylor’s concerts and expressed his interest via his podcast, which led to their romantic engagement. Taylor was later seen supporting Travis at Kansas City Chiefs games. Hallmark, Lifetime’s rival, will also delve into NFL romance with “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” featuring the Kansas City Chiefs logo. “Christmas in the Spotlight” was written by Eirene Tran Donohue and directed by Michelle Ouellet.

Taylor Swift and Travis were last seen together at Yankee Stadium on Monday night for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees. For Taylor and Travis, it was the second major sporting event in New York City in more than five weeks. The couple also sat in a box to watch the men’s final at the US Open tennis tournament on September 8 in Queens.

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