LOS ANGELES, CA — February 9, 2026 — Latigo Films, BuzzFeed Studios, Applewood Studios, CaliWood Pictures and Fortitude International announced that Penelope Ann Miller, Paul Ben Victor, Greer Grammer and Kahyun Kim have joined the cast of the upcoming holiday rom-com, “The Twelve Dates of Christmas.”
Lucy Hale and Ian Harding, beloved for their roles on the hit series Pretty Little Liars, are set to reunite nearly a decade later to lead the film.
In addition to Lucy Hale and Ian Harding, “The Twelve Dates Of Christmas” cast includes:
- Penelope Ann Miller (Carlito’s Way, The Artist) as Hale’s mom, Helen.
- Paul Ben-Victor (The Wire, Daredevil) as Hale’s father, Frank.
- Khayun Kim (St. Denis Medical, Cocaine Bear) as Hale’s best friend, Molly.
- Greer Grammer (Awkward., iCarly) as Hale’s nemesis, Bridget.
- Demetrius Shipp Jr (All Eyez on Me, Cut Throat City)
- Carter Jenkins (Valentine’s Day, Aliens in the Attic)
- Leonidus Gulaptis (A Nice Girl Like You, Run the World)
- Zack Pearlman (The Intern, Community)
The Twelve Dates of Christmas follows Christina Walker (Hale), a successful shop owner who has devoted her energy to her career at the expense of her dating life. As she finds herself single while watching her younger siblings marry ahead of her, Christina makes a promise to herself: to go on twelve dates in the twelve weeks leading up to Christmas in hopes of finding “Mr. Right.” Along the way, she navigates the often complicated and unpredictable world of online dating, discovering unexpected connections, personal growth, and the true meaning of the season.
The film is directed by David Lipper. The original screenplay was written by Seth Howard and David Lipper.
The film is produced by David Lipper and Robert A. Daly Jr. under their Latigo Films banner, alongside Ryan Winterstern of Applewood Studios, in collaboration with BuzzFeed Studios led by Richard Alan Reid and Michael Philip. Executive producers include Jared Einsohn, Carter Jenkens, and R. Wesley Sierk III, Audra Gricius, Jina Panebianco and John D. Straley of CaliWood Pictures and Nadine De Barros of Fortitude International.
Fortitude International is handling international sales.
About BuzzFeed Studios
BuzzFeed Studios delivers premium content across film, television, social and streaming platforms, powered by digital media juggernaut, BuzzFeed, Inc., and its portfolio of beloved brands — BuzzFeed, Tasty, HuffPost, and more. BuzzFeed Studios develops, acquires, produces, and markets genre-spanning scripted and unscripted programming covering film, series, video, animation, and podcasts.
About Latigo Films
Latigo Films is the film label of Lipper/Daly Productions – a company founded by David Lipper and Robert A. Daly Jr in the fall of 2021. Their first production, My Favorite Girlfriend, hit theaters on August 5th, 2022. And their latest Not Without Hope (Joe Carnahan, DIR. & Zach Levi) hit theaters on December 12th, 2025. Bride Hard (Rebel Wilson) hit theaters in June 2025. Latigo’s primary focus is on development and production of genre films and “working with filmmakers we want to be working with” , says President and CEO, David Lipper. Latigo has already shot 28 films since its launch, with an aggressive slate still to come. Latigo Films is repped by CAA and uses that to their advantage In packaging and sales.
About CaliWood Pictures
Caliwood Pictures was founded by producers Jina Panebianco, R. Wesley Sierk, III, and John D. Straley, with a focus on creating standout independent films that push the boundaries of conventional storytelling. Caliwood believes in the power of original voices, unique narratives, and impactful characters. Whether it’s a narrative feature or TV series, Caliwood is committed to bringing meaningful stories to life.
About Fortitude International
Fortitude International is a foreign sales, finance and production entity based in Los Angeles and founded by foreign sales veteran Nadine de Barros. Fortitude is a haven for filmmakers and artists to make creatively and commercially successful films. In addition to feature films, the partners are also sourcing and financing TV series and minis, capitalizing on de Barros’ experience in the medium.
About Applewood Studios
Applewood Studios was founded by Ryan Winterstern to develop and produce a diversified catalogue of commercial independent films for both domestic and international audiences alike. The company has recently produced such films as LaKeith Stanfield’s Double Blind and Liam Neeson’s Hotel Tehran. Prior to Applewood, Ryan produced over 40 films of all genres varying from Russell Crowe’s Land of Bad to Josh Duhamel’s London Calling.
###
Press Contact:
PR@BuzzFeed.com
Discover more from InstiWitty Media Studios
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
