Roku Adds New Holiday Rom-Coms Starring Ayesha Curry, Joey Graziadei
The streamer adds 'Second Chance Holiday' and 'The Holiday Spark' to its seasonal lineup for later this year.
“Acting in my first feature film has been a dream come true and such an exciting next chapter for me.”
Roku has confirmed two new original holiday romantic comedies for its seasonal lineup later this year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The streamer announced the films today: "Second Chance Holiday" starring Ayesha Curry and Matthew Daddario, and "The Holiday Spark" starring Joey Graziadei and Jamie Chung.
What are the new movies about?
In "Second Chance Holiday," Curry plays Chelsey, a dating expert trying to break her streak of being dumped during the holidays. Her plan is disrupted when she's reunited with a former high school flame, played by Daddario. The film was directed by Maxwell McGuire from a script by Erin Muroski.
"The Holiday Spark" follows a perpetually single firefighter, Dean (Graziadei), who enlists a children's book illustrator, Laura (Chung), to help plan a holiday party for his firehouse. The project marks Graziadei's first feature film role. Rhonda Baraka directed from a script by Mary Kate Hegarty.
What did the stars say?
"It’s an honor to be part of Second Chance Holiday alongside such a talented cast and crew," Curry said in a statement. "Chelsey is such a fun, heartfelt character that I fell in love with while bringing her to life."
Graziadei also shared his excitement. "Acting in my first feature film has been a dream come true and such an exciting next chapter for me," he said. "The Holiday Spark is filled with so much heart, and I feel incredibly lucky that this is the project I get to make my debut with."
Why is this a big deal for Roku?
The holiday season is a major streaming event. Roku's head of originals, Brian Tannenbaum, noted the streamer is "excited to expand our growing collection of Roku Original holiday movies." The platform has seen consistent success with its holiday offerings, with every title released since 2024 ranking among its top 10 during its opening month.
Both films are part of Roku's ongoing push to build a library of seasonal tentpoles that offer the warmth and romance audiences seek during the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Roku holiday rom-coms be released?
Roku has confirmed the films will be released later this year as part of its seasonal holiday lineup. An exact premiere date has not been announced.
Who is directing the new Roku holiday movies?
"Second Chance Holiday" is directed by Maxwell McGuire, a prolific holiday film director. "The Holiday Spark" is directed by Rhonda Baraka, who also has an extensive background in holiday projects.
Is this Joey Graziadei's first acting role?
Yes, according to the announcement, "The Holiday Spark" marks Joey Graziadei's first feature film role. He is best known as the star of season 28 of The Bachelor and as a winner on Dancing With the Stars.
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