LOS ANGELES, Calif. –  Kelsey Grammer and Benjamin Hollingsworth join Jana Kramer in the much-anticipated holiday movie, “Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring” which releases, in theaters only, starting Nov. 6.

Grammer, an Emmy-winning actor, producer, and director with a career spanning over three decades in television, film, and theatre, has earned six Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, a SAG Award, and 18 Emmy nominations. He is globally known for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane, a role he played across Cheers, Frasier, and Wingsfor over 20 years. He is currently producing and starring in the Frasier revival streaming on Paramount+

Hollingsworth is currently starring in Netflix’s Virgin River – the longest running original series on the platform now heading into its 8th season. Hollingsworth, who plays the beloved “Brady” on the show, is credited with helping Virgin River accrue more than 1 billion streams globally.

“We were thrilled to hire Kelsey Grammer to play the pivotal role of Howard Miller and Benjamin Hollingsworth to play his son Ben Miller in this brand-new Christmas love story,” Karen Kingsbury says. “We expect viewers will fall in love with Jana and Benjamin, and that Kelsey will make us all discover the true meaning of Christmas once again!! For all three actors, their depth and beauty on screen will make this a movie that will become an instant and unforgettably heartfelt classic.”

Currently, Hollingsworth is in Nashville, TN., where he is about to film alongside the talented Jana Kramer as the romantic leads in Karen Kingsbury’s upcoming movie. Principle photography is underway right now.

“From the time I read the script for Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring, I resonated with the character, Ben Miller,” Hollingsworth says. “I can’t wait to take my family to the theaters to see this beautiful Christmas love story.”

Kingsbury’s story, The Christmas Ring, will also release in book form, hitting shelves October 21 from Thomas Nelson. Timed for the holiday season, the book will be followed up with the theatrical film adaptation also by Karen Kingsbury Productions from Fathom Entertainment, debuting in theaters nationwide starting November 6. Director Tyler Russell and Producer Natalie Ruffino Wilson led that movie and return for “Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring,”

Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring marks her first return to the Thomas Nelson fiction line in years and follows the success of her novel-turned-film Someone Like You (2024), also by Karen Kingsbury Productions. The movie earned Rotten Tomatoes’ coveted Verified Hot award and is currently exceeding expectations on transactional video-on-demand and streaming via Great American Pure Flix.

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ABOUT FATHOM ENTERTAINMENT
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of live and pre-recorded content to theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements, including performing arts, movies, episodic content, and other special event programming across various genres and formats. Fathom offers content creators a worldwide cinema distribution network by operating in 45 countries and boasts a live digital broadcast network of more than 1,100 locations. Fathom is owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and Regal Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). For more information, visit FathomEntertainment.com

ABOUT KELSEY GRAMMER
Kelsey Grammer is an Emmy-winning actor, producer, and director with a career spanning over three decades in television, film, and theatre. He has earned six Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, a SAG Award, and 18 Emmy nominations. Grammer is globally known for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane, a role he played across Cheers, Frasier, and Wingsfor over 20 years. He is currently producing and starring in the Frasier revival streaming on Paramount+. Grammer’s film credits include notable roles in The Marvels, Jesus Revolution, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, and X-Men: The Last Stand, as well as a standout voice role as Sideshow Bob on The Simpsons since 1990, for which he won an Emmy in 2006. His other voice work includesToy Story 2,Anastasia, andTrollhunters: Rise of the Titans. Grammer’s television roles includeDr. Death,The Last Tycoon,Boss(for which he won a Golden Globe), andPartners.On stage, Grammer’s impressive career includes a Tony nomination for his role in La Cage aux Folleson Broadway and a return to London’s West End inMan of La Mancha. He also starred in Candidewith L.A. Opera and participated in a live performance of Beauty and the Beast at the Hollywood Bowl. In his early career he received acclaim for his off-Broadway theatre, and roles in Macbeth, Othello, and My Fair Lady. A seasoned producer, Grammer founded Grammnet NH Productions, which produced hits like Medium and The Game. Grammer was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands and raised in New Jersey and Florida. He currently divides his time between Los Angeles and New York.

ABOUT BENJAMIN HOLLINGSWORTH
Currently starring as fan-favorite ‘Brady’ on Netflix’s original drama series “Virgin River,’ which has accrued more than a billion streams globally, Benjamin Hollingsworth previously starred opposite Rob Lowe and Oscar-winner Marcia Gay Harden on the hit CBS medical drama, “Code Black” with whom he reunited on “So Help Me Todd.” His first big break was the lead role in “The Joneses” as David Duchovny and Demi Moore’s son.  Following this role, he continued his film success by starring in a variety of projects including the remake of the cult horror classic “Rabid,” the action/thriller “Cold Pursuit” opposite Liam Neeson and Laura Dern, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules,” “Vendetta,” and “Joy Ride 3” among others.

He has also appeared in several high-profile television projects, including a recent arc on the Paramount+ original drama series, “Joe Pickett,” and guest turns on the likes of “Wild Cards,” “Debris,” “Nancy Drew,” “Backstrom,” “Motive,” “The Lottery,” “Tomorrow People,” “Once Upon A Time,” “Suits” and “The Beautiful Life: TBL.” His television movie credits include “Lucky in Love,” “Lighthouse,” “A Wish Come True,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “A Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love,” “Love Under the Olive Tree,” and the Hallmark originals “Romance in Style,” “A Splash of Love,” “The Santa Summit,” “An Easter Bloom,” “A Whitewater Romance,” “Christmas with the Singhs,” and “Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane.”

When not in production, he enjoys hockey, hiking, fishing, and spending time with his wife and three toddler children.  On the charitable front, he’s involved with such organizations as Melanoma Canada.

ABOUT JANA KRAMER
Jana is an actress, country music singer, podcaster, author, and influencer. She is best known for her role as Alex Dupre on the television series ONE TREE HILL. Her credits include FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, ENTOURAGE, GREY’S ANATOMY, 90210, and more. She began her musical career in 2012 and has released 2 studio albums. She has competed on Season 23 of Dancing with the stars and is also the host of “Whine Down with Jana Kramer,’ the 2019 Winner of the iHeartRadio Podcast Award for Best Entertainment & TV Podcast. She has toured with artists such as Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley, and many more.

Kramer continues to expand her touch outside of acting and music, as she released her second book in late October 2023 titled, “The Next Chapter Making Peace with Hard Memories, Finding Hope All Around Me, and Clearing Space for Good Things to Come.”

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