Meet Me Next Christmas on Netflix: Full list of cast members
Meet Me Next Christmas is a holiday rom-com directed by Rusty Cundieff, to be out on Netflix on November 6, 2024. The movie stars Christina Milian as Layla, a woman determined to reunite with her love interest, James, by attending a sold-out Pentatonix Christmas Eve concert in New York City.
Devale Ellis from The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls plays the character Teddy, the charming concierge who helps Layla on her quest. Kofi Siriboe from Queen Sugar plays James, Layla's love interest. Other notable cast members include Tymika Tafari, Kalen Allen, and Nikki Duval.
Meet Me Next Christmas is about Layla who goes around the busy streets of New York City to find a fairy-tale romance with James. As the concert tickets are sold out, Layla convinces Teddy to get her a ticket so that she can get back to James and make this Christmas magic. The movie is full of magic, love, and anticipation and has the feel of the holiday season.
The primary cast of Meet Me Next Christmas
Christina Milian as Layla
Layla is an energetic and spirited woman who has been confined to an airport and just met her man of dreams, James. They decided to meet at the Pentatonix concert on Christmas Eve. However, things got messy when tickets sold out. She turned to a personal concierge service for help.
Milian's notable works include Resort to Love (2021, Falling Inn Love (2019, Love Don't Cost a Thing (2003), Pulse (2006), and Memories of Christmas (2018).
Devale Ellis as Teddy
Teddy is a personal concierge who assists Layla in her pursuit to get a ticket for the sold-out Pentatonix concert. His role made the story lighter and warm. Ellis's notable works include Sistas (2019-2024), Single Black Female (2022), and A Christmas Fumble (2022).
Kofi Siriboe as James
James is the man Layla met at the airport, a man to whom she instantly feels connected. She makes plans to reunite when Pentatonix comes to town, but the difficulty in acquiring tickets adds wrinkles to her blossoming romance. Kofi Siriboe is best known as James Bordelon from the series Queen Sugar.
Kalen Allen as Jordy
The social media star and actor plays the role of Jordy in Meet Me Next Christmas. His previous works include An American Pickle (2020) and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (2020).
Pentatonix
The acapella group features themselves, bringing musical magic to the storyline of the movie. Their notable works include PTX Vol. IV - Classics (2014), PTX Vol. V - PTX Vol. V (2017) and PTX Vol. VI - On My Way (2019).
The additional cast of Meet Me Next Christmas
- Tymika Tafari as Roxy – Known for Slip.
- Brendan Morgan as Tanner – Recognized from The Handmaid’s Tale.
- Mairum Carvell as Louise – Seen in Pillow Talk.
- Nikka Duval as Becca – Known for Strays.
- David Lafontaine as Davey – Featured in Molly’s Game.
- Pip Dwyer as Natasha – Known for Rising Suns.
- Wesley French as Javier – Notable for Defiance.
- Theresa Tova as Debra – Seen in Akilla’s Escape.
- Jessica Thomas as Michaela – Known from The Last Big Save.
- Adrian Griffin as Sam – Seen in In the Shadow of the Moon.
- Ivano DiCario as Tim – From Impulse.
- Priyanka as Priyanka – Known for Das Race.
- Craig Burnatowski as Tito – Recognized from Resident Evil 4.
- Tom Slater as Reggie/Slater – Known for The Missing Piece.
Behind the Scenes
Rusty Cundieff directs and the script comes from Molly Haldeman and Camilla Rubis. Meet Me Next Christmas was filmed in Toronto. With the expertise of Roberts Media and a festive soundtrack by Pentatonix, the movie adds to Netflix's holiday lineup.
Production Insights
Meet Me Next Christmas marked production from March to May 2023, bringing New York's holiday magic alive. Set against festive backdrops, the movie promises to deliver a heartwarming mix of love, laughter, and holiday spirit.
Meet Me Next Christmas is set to hit the screens on November 6, 2024.
