Roku’s Emmy-winning original show,Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, is getting a full-length feature film (a first for the streaming site).Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmaswill be picking up after the second season of the original show on Roku and the Golden Globe-nominated original cast will be reprising their roles as well.
Thestreaming platformrecently revealed a trailer for the upcoming holiday film, featuring all the beloved characters from the show and promising a blend of drama, crisis, festive frolic, and a beautiful musical number from Alex Newell as Mo.
The story follows Zoey’s life after the second season ofZoey’s Extraordinary Playlistas she tries to find her way through work, family, love, and everything in between. This is her first Christmas without her father, and she tries to create amagical Christmasfor her family just like the ones Mitch used to do.
Even those unfamiliar with the show will be able to enjoy it, as theRoku official blogputs it:
Don’t worry if you’ve never seen the show –Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas is something that anyone who wants to get into the holiday spirit will be able to enjoy.
Before the much-awaited holiday film hits the platform, Roku has made the entire run ofZoey’s Extraordinary Playlistavailable for free on the streaming platform. Fans can now stream all the 25 episodes of this Emmy-nominated show for free. As for the direction the show will take following the events ofZoey’s Extraordinary Christmas,it remains to be seen.
A look at the beloved cast of Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas
A reunion of the original cast ofZoey’s Extraordinary Playlistis something to look forward to, given their incredible performances in the show that earned them a Golden-Globe nomination. A special mention would be Bernadette Peters reprising her role as Deb, a portrayal that earned her anEmmynomination during the series.
The Gang That will be Returning in Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas
The film has the director Richard Shepard at the helm, who directed the original show as well. Austin Winsberg has reprised his role as writer and executive producer for the upcoming feature film.
Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmaswill be bringing festive cheer to Roku on the 1st of December (Wednesday).
