T’is the season — for male strippers? Sure, really. Sure certainly.
Netflix’s new Christmas film “The Merry Gentlemen” is now streaming, telling story of a younger dancer who comes house to seek out that her mother and father’ enterprise — and thus, her entire childhood, primarily — could also be going below. So, to assist put it aside, she organizes a Christmas-themed male revue to drag in ticket gross sales.
The film options numerous acquainted faces, however maybe some new ones for you too. So, we’ve received you lined.
Listed here are all the most important gamers in “The Merry Gentlemen.”
Ashley (Britt Robertson)
Ashley is an expert dancer, who’s unceremoniously fired for being too outdated (in her 30s). She’s performed by “Tomorrowland” and “The Longest Ride” star Britt Robertson. She additionally starred in “The Space Between Us” and extra not too long ago, “The Rookie: Feds,” in addition to a couple of episodes of “The Rookie.”
Luke (Chad Michael Murray)
Luke is the brooding handyman/carpenter that helps out at The Rhythm Room. He’s performed by Chad Michael Murray, who you’ll most instantly acknowledge from “Freaky Friday,” “One Tree Hill,” “House of Wax” or probably “A Cinderella Story.” He at the moment stars on “Sullivan’s Crossing” and appeared within the Netflix rom-com “Mother of the Bride” earlier this yr.
Marie (Marla Sokoloff)
Marie is Ashley’s older sister, who stayed on the town and took over a beloved restaurant together with her husband. She’s performed by Marla Sokoloff, who performed Gia in each “Full House” and the spinoff collection “Fuller House.” She additionally starred as Lucy Hatcher in “The Practice,” and appeared in a number of early 2000s teen movies, together with “Sugar & Spice,” “Dude, Where’s My Car?” and “Whatever It Takes.”
Rodger (Marc Anthony Samuel)
Rodger is Marie’s husband, and one of many males recruited to develop into a Merry Gentleman. He’s performed by Marc Anthony Samuel, finest identified for taking part in Felix DuBois in “General Hospital.”
Lily (Beth Broderick)
Lily is Marie and Ashley’s mom, and co-owner of The Rhythm Room. She’s performed by Beth Broderick who’s in fact finest identified to a complete era as Aunt Zelda from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.” She additionally stars in one other 2024 Christmas film, Hallmark’s “Holiday Mismatch.”
Troy (Colt Prattes)
Troy is the bartender at The Rhythm Room, who additionally turns into one of many dancers within the present. He’s performed by Colt Prattes, who starred within the collection “This Close” and within the ABC remake of “Dirty Dancing.”
Ricky (Hector David Jr.)
Ricky is one other of the dancers recruited into The Merry Gentlemen, initially a cab driver. He’s performed by Hector David Jr., who’s finest often called Mike, the Inexperienced Samurai Ranger within the “Power Rangers: Samurai” franchise.
Stan (Michael Gross)
Stan is Ashley’s father, and undoubtedly not down to bop on stage. He’s performed by Michael Gross, finest identified for starring in “Family Ties” as Steven Keaton.
Danny (Maxwell Caulfield)
Danny is an older gentleman who spends numerous time at The Rhythm Room and when an emergency strikes, he’s completely happy to leap in and assist with the present. He’s performed by Maxwell Caulfield, who starred in “Grease 2,” “Empire Records,” “The Colbys” and extra.
Denise (Maria Canals-Barrera)
Denise is the businesswoman aiming to assist promote The Rhythm Room to get Ashley’s mother and father out of debt. She’s performed by Maria Canals-Barrera, who followers will doubtless acknowledge as Theresa Russo from “Wizards of Waverly Place.”
