October 27th 2024.
It seems like Netflix has really outdone themselves just in time for the holiday season. They've come up with a new cheesy Christmas movie that revolves around a snowman with perfectly sculpted abs and some magical powers. And to top it off, it stars none other than Lacey Chabert, the iconic actress from the early 2000s who rose to fame as Gretchen in the popular movie Mean Girls alongside Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, and Amanda Seyfried.
Since her Mean Girls days, Chabert has found a new niche for herself as the Queen of Hallmark movies, having appeared in over 30 of their films. These movies are known for their sweet but often predictable storylines, with many of them being set during Christmas time. Some of Chabert's previous Christmas-themed Hallmark movies include The Sweetest Christmas, Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe, Christmas Waltz, and Christmas at Castle Hart.
So it's no surprise that Netflix, who have already given a platform to Chabert's former co-star Lohan with their own holiday rom-coms, has now enlisted her for one of their own Christmas flicks. And this one seems to have all the elements of a classic holiday movie with its required amount of schmaltz, as it tells the story of a grieving widow who magically brings a handsome snowman to life.
Hot Frosty is a modern take on the beloved Frosty the Snowman story, with Chabert playing the lead role of Kathy who brings to life a topless, muscular snowman. Gone are the days of Frosty with his coal eyes and corncob pipe, as this local snow sculpture happens to be a naked man with a remarkably chiseled physique. When Kathy playfully lends him her scarf, she never expected it to bring him to life and change her perspective on things.
As the hot snowman named Jack (played by Dustin Milligan) roams around town, he causes quite a commotion and charms the locals with his whimsical and upbeat nature. But of course, not everyone is a fan, as Sheriff Robinson (played by Brooklyn 99 star Joe Lo Truglio) takes his job a little too seriously and sees Jack as a disturbance. The movie also features Katy Mixon, Lauren Holly, and a cameo from Selling Sunset's Christelle Stause.
While the premise of Hot Frosty may sound absurd, the stars of the movie assure that there is more to it than meets the eye. Milligan says that Kathy's backstory adds a touch of realism and depth to the story, while Chabert adds that there is a strong emotional throughline for all the characters. And let's be honest, this type of movie is exactly what most Christmas rom-com fans want, and the anticipation for this one is already high.
Fans on social media are already raving about the trailer, with one user saying "This is EXACTLY what I want, Netflix. EXACTLY." Others are excited about the cast, the heartwarming message, and even the fact that it includes a nod to both Mean Girls and another Netflix Christmas movie, Falling for Christmas. It's safe to say that Hot Frosty is one of the most anticipated holiday movies of the year, and it will be streaming exclusively on Netflix from November 13.
But Chabert isn't the only Mean Girls star to have a Christmas movie on Netflix this year. Her former co-star Lindsay Lohan is also starring in one called Our Little Secret, where she plays a woman who has to spend Christmas with her ex-boyfriend after finding out their current partners are siblings. And as if that wasn't enough, Netflix also has a lineup of other festive movies, including Meet Me Next Christmas, The Merry Gentlemen, and Pentatonix.
It's clear that Netflix is going all out for the holiday season, and fans couldn't be more thrilled. And let's not forget the subtle reference to Mean Girls at the end of the Hot Frosty trailer, where Jack is seen watching a movie called Falling for Christmas and Kathy remarks that it looks like someone she went to high school with. It's the perfect blend of nostalgia, holiday cheer, and romance, and we can't wait to watch it all unfold on November 13.
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