Let me tell you something, folks. Erin Napier and Ben Napier, the power couple who’ve been stealing our hearts on HGTV, are about to make their big acting debut this winter. Can you believe it? These two, who are already masters at renovating homes in Laurel, Mississippi, are set to star in a brand-new film titled A Christmas Open House. The movie will premiere exclusively on Discovery+. Keep reading, because I’m about to spill all the juicy details about this exciting new project!
Erin and Ben Napier Are Playing Themselves—Sort of
Now, here's the fun part. If you’re thinking Erin and Ben are just going to step into random roles, think again. In A Christmas Open House, they’re playing characters that are eerily similar to their real-life personas. Erin and Ben will portray Henry and Sarah Wright, a charming duo who specialize in home restoration. Sound familiar? That’s because these roles were inspired by their hit series, Home Town. It's like they’re playing slightly exaggerated versions of themselves.
According to a synopsis from Variety, Henry is described as a master woodworker and custom furniture builder, while Sarah is an artist with a knack for color and transformative design. Honestly, it’s like they were born to play these parts. Who better to bring these characters to life than the real-life experts themselves?
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For those of you who don’t know, Erin has a background in graphic design, but she found her true calling in home restoration alongside her husband, Ben. Before Ben became a household name, he was a youth minister with a passion for woodworking. That passion eventually led to his own spinoff series, Home Town: Ben’s Workshop, which premiered in 2021. Talk about a dream team!
Who Else Is Joining the Napier Family on Screen?
Of course, no movie is complete without a stellar cast, and A Christmas Open House is no exception. Joining Erin and Ben are some familiar faces, including Katie Stevens, Victor Rasuk, and Bobbi Eakes. Katie plays the role of Melissa Norwood, a property stager who renovates her mom’s new home with the help of her high school crush. It’s the kind of heartwarming story that’ll make you want to grab a cup of hot cocoa and snuggle up on the couch.
Discovery+ clearly had a vision when they decided to cast HGTV and Food Network stars in this year’s holiday lineup. Last year, Pioneer Woman star Ree Drummond starred in Candy Coated Christmas, and it was a massive hit. This year, they’re doubling down on that formula with not one, but four new holiday films. Other reality TV favorites making appearances include Hilary Farr from Love It or List It, who stars in Designing Christmas, Bobby Flay in One Delicious Christmas, and Duff Goldman in A Gingerbread Christmas. It’s like a holiday extravaganza!
As Kathleen Finch, chief content officer of US Networks Group, explained to Variety last August, “As we developed the scripts for all four projects, there were some very obvious story details and plot lines that helped inform who would best fit for each title. Erin Napier told us how much they love Christmas and Christmas movies, and how excited they would be to participate, so we developed an opportunity for them. Long before HGTV fans met Hilary Farr, she was an actress, so the stars aligned for her to return to something she loves.”
When Can We Watch A Christmas Open House?
Mark your calendars, folks! A Christmas Open House is set to premiere alongside three other holiday films on November 11, exclusively on Discovery+. That’s right, you’ll need a subscription to catch all the holiday magic. But trust me, it’ll be worth it. There’s nothing like a good Christmas movie to get you in the holiday spirit, and with Erin and Ben leading the charge, this one is sure to be unforgettable.
