Yahoo Lifestyle CBS Jumps into the Holiday Movie Pool with 'Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story' (Exclusive)
If you're getting bored of the hundreds of holiday rom-coms out there, take a look at this family Christmas comedy from CBS. The network that features intense dramas like The Equalizer, Blue Bloods and Fire Country jumps into the yuletide pool with a nugget, literally, from the land down under. Take a look at Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story and don't forget to check out the Parade exclusive clip below!
What is Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story about?
When her beloved family dog, Nugget, falls sick over Christmas, Steph Stool (Vic Zerbst) must abandon her very elegant holiday plans with her boyfriend’s family, and return instead to her small Australian coastal hometown to confront the chaos of her own… less elegant family. In the week leading up to Christmas, each member of the Stool family must grapple with the mortality of the one thing that unifies them.
Meet the cast of Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story
Vic Zerbst (Steph Stool)
Not only does Zerbst star in Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story, she also co-wrote the film with her writing partner, Jenna Owen (Owen also appears in the film). Zerbst's other credits include The Feed and Thor: Love and Thunder.
Gia Carides (Jodie Stool)
Carides has been acting since her teens and is probably best known to U.S. audiences as Scott Hastings' (Paul Mercurio) former partner, Liz Holt, in Strictly Ballroom. Other credits include ER, The Librarians and My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
Fun Fact: Carides was once married to Without a Trace's Anthony LaPaglia.
Alec Snow (Seb Oliver-Hansard)
Snow is best known for his roles in the long running Australian soap opera, Home and Away and NCIS: Sydney.
Tara Morice (Josephine Hansard)
You might recognize Morice from Strictly Ballroom, where she played the shy, uncoordinated, and nerdy Fran. She has mainly acted in Australian projects like Return to Paradise, the Dogwoman movies, and Rake.
Reuben (Nugget)
We don't know much about Reuben, but we know he's cute!
When does Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story premiere?
Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story premieres Thursday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
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How can I watch Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story?
Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story will premiere on CBS and will be available on demand on Paramount+.
When can I watch Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story again?
You can catch Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story again on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. ET on CBS. You can also stream it on Paramount+.
Does Parade have a sneak peek of Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story?
We have an exclusive nugget of a clip for you! Check it out below.
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