Rusty Cundieff's Meet Me Next Christmas is a holiday romantic comedy film starring Christina Milian as the protagonist. The movie premiered on Netflix on November 6, 2024, and with the holiday season around the corner, it supposedly set the mood right for the viewers.
Mark Roberts produced the film alongside writers Molly Haldiman and Camilla Rubis. The story revolves around a woman named Layla (played by Christina Milian) who meets a man named James (Kofi Siriboe) at an airport, with whom she develops an instant connection.
As Layla embarks on a journey to rekindle her love interest, she comes across many hurdles to get tickets for a sold-out Pentatonix concert on Christmas Eve in New York. The official synopsis of Meet Me Next Christmas reads:
"In pursuit of a fairytale romance with the man of her dreams, Layla must race through New York City to get her hands on the hottest ticket in town: the sold out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert."
Meet Me Next Christmas cast and character guide
The characters of Meet Me Next Christmas have reportedly been portrayed with the romantic tone of the movie kept in mind. Moreover, the appearance of the well-known acapella group Pentatonix has become the prominent point of the movie. With the festive season around the corner, we will get a glimpse of drama and romance surrounded by music.
1) Christina Milian as Layla
Christina Milian plays the role of a young, spirited woman named Layla, who meets the man of her dreams (James) while she is stuck at an airport. The two immediately connect and plan to go to a Pentatonix concert in New York City on Christmas Eve. However, things turn out to be difficult for Layla when all the tickets are sold out, and she gets help from a personal concierge to meet James.
Milian is known for her roles in several movies like Resort To Love(2021), Falling Inn Love (2019), Memories of Christmas (2018), Pulse (2006) and Love Don't Cost A Thing (2003).
2) Kofi Siriboe as James
Kofi Siriboe has been cast as James, whom Layla meets at the airport and instantly feels connected with. He also likes Layla at the first encounter and decides to visit a Pentatonix concert on Christmas Eve with her. However, their plans are eventually hindered as all the tickets are sold out before the holiday.
Kofi Siriboe has a notable on-screen appearance in the series Queen Sugar, where he has played the role of James Bordelon.
3) Devale Ellis as Teddy
Devale Ellis appears as Teddy on screen for Meet Me Next Christmas. He helps Layla get tickets for the sold-out Pentatonix concert in New York and plays the role of her personal concierge.
Ellis has previously worked in shows and movies, namely Sistas (2019-2024), A Christian Fumble (2022), and Single Black Female (2022).
4) Kalen Allen as Jordy
Kalen Allen is a social media icon and actor who has played the role of Jordy in Meet Me Next Christmas. Kalen was previously associated with An American Pickle (2020) and appeared in several episodes of Amazon Prime's series With Love.
Supporting cast of Meet Me Next Christmas
The supporting cast of Meet Me Next Chritsmas includes:
- The acapella group Pentatonix as Pentatonix
- Tymika Tafari( known for her work in the show Murdoch Mysteries) as Roxy
- Nikki Duval (seen in Workin' Moms) as Becca
- Welsey French as Javier
- Brendan Morgan as Tanner
- Pip Dwyer as Natasha
- Theresa Tova as Debra
- Jessica Thomas as Michaela
- Rusty Cundieff as Christmas Mime
- Adrian Griffin as Sam
- Ivono DiCaro as Tim
- Claire RIley as Angie
- José Arias as Alan
- Craig Burnatowski as Tito
- Tom Slater as Reggie/Santa
- Kevin Owen Clarke as Will Call Attendant
- Jordan Shore as Usher
- Rebecca Amare as Paula
- Suzannah Shecter as Women eith Tanner
- Sarah Curd as Cigarette girl
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Meet Me Next Christmas is available to stream on Netflix.
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