A Christmas Affair Reunites Rachael Leigh Cook and Freddie Prinze Jr. in New Holiday Rom-Com
Fox Entertainment Studios is bringing festive cheer to romantic comedy fans with A Christmas Affair, a brand-new holiday film that reunites beloved 90s stars Rachael Leigh Cook and Freddie Prinze Jr.. More than two decades after they captured hearts in She’s All That, the iconic duo is returning to the screen together for a story filled with holiday spirit and unexpected love.
A Long-Awaited On-Screen Reunion
The project reunites not just the stars, but also Jennifer Gibgot, co-producer of She’s All That, who will produce the film. Currently in development, A Christmas Affair promises a heartwarming narrative crafted by writers Elizabeth Hackett and Hilary Galanoy.
The plot follows Natalie (Cook) and Gabe (Prinze Jr.), two superstar sportscasters whose lives are thrown into chaos when their spouses are caught cheating—just weeks before Christmas. As media attention surges and emotions run high, Natalie and Gabe form an unexpected bond that evolves into something deeper. But can holiday sparks turn into lasting love?
“This iconic couple stole our hearts over 25 years ago,” said Hannah Pillemer, Head of Scripted at Fox Entertainment Studios. “We’re thrilled to bring them back together in a film full of holiday magic.”
A Nostalgic Cast with a Modern Twist
This marks the first time Cook and Prinze Jr. will appear together on screen since She’s All That, although they did reunite at the premiere of Prinze Jr.’s recent film The Girl in the Pool.
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The cast and crew bring a wealth of experience to the project. Producers include Jennifer Gibgot, Andrew Panay, with executive production by Cook, Prinze Jr., and others. Production services are provided by Choice Films Inc.
The Stars Behind the Magic
Rachael Leigh Cook began her career in The Baby-Sitters Club (1995) and has since appeared in critically acclaimed films like The Hi-Line and Josie and the Pussycats. More recently, she starred in Netflix’s He’s All That and Love Guaranteed, and also led the cast in A Tourist’s Guide to Love.
Freddie Prinze Jr. became a 90s icon through roles in I Know What You Did Last Summer, She’s All That, and the Scooby-Doo franchise. His upcoming projects include reprising his role as Ray Bronson in the Sony reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer, set for release on July 18th. He recently starred in the Netflix holiday film Christmas with You and lent his voice to several animated shows including Robot Chicken and Star Wars Rebels.
