Universal City, CA – March 28, 2022 – Oscar® nominee and Emmy Award® winner James Cromwell (“Babe,” “Six Feet Under”) stars in the next installment of the popular Prancer family film franchise, “Prancer: A Christmas Tale,” currently wrapping production in Romania.
Renowned producer Raffaella de Laurentiis (“Prancer,” “Dune,” “Backdraft”) returns to the beloved franchise to produce this all-new holiday film releasing later this year that follows 10-year-old Gloria (Darcey Ewart) as she befriends a mysterious reindeer who helps heal longstanding rifts within her family. Full of heart and wonder, “Prancer: A Christmas Tale” will run on non-theatrical platforms worldwide this holiday season from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production arm of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.
“We are delighted to continue to entertain families around the world with the upcoming magical and endearing installment of Prancer, which is sure to become a holiday classic,” says Glenn Ross, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Universal 1440 Entertainment. “With extraordinary talent like James Cromwell, we’re confident we will further build upon the franchise’s popularity and charm.”
Inspired by the original Prancer movie, this brand-new family film is based on a script by Greg Taylor (“Prancer,” “Jumanji”) and directed by Phil Hawkins (“Being Sold”).
