Tinsel Town now shooting in Northern England

Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson are to star in a new Christmas comedy film for Sky.

In Tinsel Town, 24 star Sutherland plays an egotistical Hollywood action star who is blindsided when his action franchise is abruptly cancelled. 

With his career in freefall, he heads to England, hoping to rebuild his image as a serious actor on the West End. But his long-suffering agent has other plans, sending Bradley to a small, snow-dusted village to star in a local production of Cinderella. 

Wilson plays no-nonsense choreographer Jill, with the producers saying: ‘What starts as a professional disaster soon blossoms into an unforgettable, heartwarming journey of second chances, surprising friendships, and festive magic’

Sutherland said he was ‘thrilled to be working back in the UK… the cast is fantastic, and I can’t wait to tell this story.’

And Wilson added: ‘I love British Christmas movies - because in Australia we’re just on the beach having a BBQ - and so now I feel like I get to have a classic British Christmas - freezing my tits off but laughing and sledding all the way!’

The film, co-produced with Future Artists Entertainment, is now in production on location across the North of England and at Versa Studios in Leeds.

The script has been written by Frazer Flintham, Adam Brown and Piers Ashworth with additional material by Jake Brunger, and will be directed by Chris Foggin, who helmed Bank of Dave.

Julia Stuart, director of original film at Sky said: ‘We are so proud of this uplifting and charming comedy, and we can’t wait for it to come to Sky Cinema this Christmas. It’s feel-good, festive and funny, and we hope will have something for everyone to enjoy."

Tinsel Town will be coming to Sky Cinema for Christmas 2025.

Published: 7 Feb 2025