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ABC embraces holiday spirit with 'Same Time, Next Christmas' starring Lea Michele

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Tue, Jul 16th 2019 10:15 am

Stephen Herek (‘Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors,’ ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus’ and ‘Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure’) to direct

ABC has picked up a special holiday movie, “Same Time, Next Christmas,” set to air this December. The movie, from Freeform Studios, stars New York Times bestselling author and singer Lea Michele, who is known for her role as Rachel Berry on the hit FOX series “Glee.”

In “Same Time, Next Christmas,” Michele will play the lead role of Olivia Henderson, a young woman who met her childhood sweetheart during her family’s annual Christmas visit to Hawaii. After being separated by distance and years, the two reunite at the same Hawaii resort years later and the old chemistry between them flares up anew – but circumstances conspire to keep them apart.

In addition, Michele is set to release her first Christmas album this coming holiday.

“This holiday season holds special importance to me as I get to celebrate both my role in this film and my first-ever holiday album,” Michele said. “I’m honored to return to ABC with this movie event, and I am excited to share the holidays with everyone.”

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