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Much Ado About Christmas

Synopsis
TV-Movie inspired by Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. In this version Hailey (Shakespeare’s Hero), the daughter of the wealthy Leona (Leonato), falls for Claud (Claudio), an advertising executive. Claud’s friend Ben (Benedick) used to go out with Hailey’s friend Bea (Beatrice). Claud is trying to land a contract with Leona but Hailey has not told him that she is her mother, leading to complications.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Transmission details
20 Oct 2021 (Channel: GAC Family)
Duration
85 mins

Credits

Director
Michael Damian
Producer
Janeen Damian
Cinematographer
Viorel Sergovici
Writer
Janeen Damian; Michael Damian
Cast
Emma CollingBea (Beatrice)
James RottgerBen (Benedick)
Torrance CoombsClaud Miller (Claudio)
Olivier RaynalDon (Don Pedro)
Jacinta MulcahyLeona Lloyd (Leonato)
Nathan RicardNiles (Don John)
Susie AbromeitHaley Lloyd (Hero)

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Much Ado About Nothing
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare

Notes

Notes
Though set in England the film was actually shot in Bucharest in Romania.

Production Company

Name

Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)

Email
info@mpcafilm.com
Web
http://www.mpcafilm.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
(310) 319-9500
Address
10635 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 180
Los Angeles, CA
90025
USA

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