If you grew up in the 90s or early 2000s, chances are you’ve watched a movie featuring Lindsay Lohan. Following her breakthrough role in Disney’s remake of The Parent Trap, Lohan became a prominent young actress, starring in popular films like Freaky Friday and Mean Girls. However, the pressures of fame and media attention took a toll on her, leading her to step away from the industry in the early 2010s and move overseas. In 2019, during an interview with CNN, Lohan expressed her intent to return to the U.S. and resume her acting career, stating that she wanted to reclaim the life she had worked hard for and share it with her family and fans. After a hiatus due to the pandemic, she is now making good on her promise.
In an exclusive interview with Variety, Lohan revealed her first major role upon her return: an upcoming untitled romantic comedy Christmas special on Netflix. Netflix has been producing successful Christmas-themed movies similar to those seen on Hallmark, and Lohan’s new film is no exception. According to Variety, Lohan will play the role of a “newly engaged, spoiled hotel heiress” who suffers from amnesia after a skiing accident. She then finds herself under the care of a charming lodge owner and his daughter as Christmas approaches.
Lindsay Lohan to Return to Acting by Starring in Netflix Christmas Romantic Comedy (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/ysuY3ko17B
— Variety (@Variety) May 24, 2021
If this plot sounds reminiscent of a classic Hallmark Christmas movie, you’ll find it interesting to note that the film’s director, Janeen Damian, has previously worked on similar projects for Hallmark. Despite the predictability of the genre, it’s great to see Lindsay Lohan back in action after her extended break.
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