How The Gringo Stole Christmas — Official Trailer

source:   youtube.com

added: Sun, Nov 12th '23

George Lopez had simple holiday plans -- spending quality time with his family. However, things take an unexpected turn when his daughter invites her new boyfriend to join the family gathering, setting the stage for a cultural clash.

Check out the official trailer for the new Christmas family comedy, "How The Gringo Stole Christmas," starring comedian George Lopez as the proud patriarch of a Mexican-American family. He finds himself trying to welcome his daughter's new "gringo" boyfriend, but his attempts at being nice prove to be challenging.

Emily Tosta from "Mayans M.C." co-stars as Lopez's daughter, while Jack Kilmer, son of actor Val Kilmer, plays her nice boyfriend. Mexican actress Mariana Trevino from "A Man Called Otto" completes the cast as Lopez's wife.

The film is directed by Angel Gracia, known for the Latino comedy "From Prada to Nada."

"How The Gringo Stole Christmas" is set to be released on December 1st on VOD and Digital.

synopsis:
Meet the Fockers meets All About My Father in this irresistibly funny holiday comedy. George Lopez stars as Bennie, eagerly anticipating the arrival of his daughter Claudia (Emily Tosta) at his Mexican-Hispanic-American-Chicano Christmas party in East L.A. But Bennie gets a heart attack of a surprise when Claudia appears from New York with her new boyfriend, Leif (Jack Kilmer) -- an uninvited gringo. As cultures clash, Bennie's holiday party becomes a dysfunctional family Christmas to remember!

 

directed by   Angel Gracia

starring   George Lopez, Mariana Trevino, Emily Tosta, Jack Kilmer, Romy Peniche, Alma Martinez

release date   December 1, 2023 (on VOD/Digital)