Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Merry GentlemenThe Merry Gentlemen is a whole new kind of Christmas film for Netflix, taking more inspiration from Magic Mike than Frosty the Snowman. The Merry Gentlemen follows dancer Ashley as she returns home for Christmas to find that her parents’ performing arts venue, The Rhythm Room, is close to closing down. In order to save her parents’ business, Ashley hatches a plan to host a Christmas-themed performance by some of their town’s most eligible bachelors.
With the help of her friends and family (along with one of her leading men, Luke), Ashley creates the revue of a lifetime. The Merry Gentlemen is infused with both classic Christmas spirit and entertaining fun, boasting both heartfelt scenes and upbeat dance sequences. All around, The Merry Gentlemen is a fun time and keeps viewers entertained, and much of what makes The Merry Gentlemen work is the skill of its actors, and their performances as dancers.
Britt Robertson as Ashley
Date of Birth: April 18, 1990
Active Since: 2000
Actor: Britt Robertson was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and moved to Los Angeles when she was 14 to pursue acting full-time. Robertson made her first appearance on TV in an episode of Sheena in 2000 and began making further guest appearances on many shows after that point. She gained greater recognition in shows like Life Unexpected and The Secret Circle in the early 2010s and has starred in many TV shows and movies since these roles.
Character: Britt Robertson stars as the main character, Ashley, in The Merry Gentlemen. She is a dancer and choreographer who decides to help save her parents’ performance venue by hosting an all-male dance revue.
Chad Michael Murray as Luke
Date of Birth: August 24, 1981
Active Since: 1999
Actor: Chad Michael Murray was born in Buffalo, New York and was discovered at a modeling convention in Florida in 1999. Chad Michael Murray first gained attention as Tristan DuGray in Gilmore Girls, and he rose in popularity by starring in several other CW shows after that point. Murray is most famous for portraying Lucas Scott in One Tree Hill, gaining him teen heartthrob status. He has also starred in numerous movies since the early 2000s, from teen films such as A Cinderella Story to dramas such as Fruitvale Station.
Character: In The Merry Gentlemen, Chad Michael Murray stars as Luke, a contractor who becomes one of Ashley’s dancers in the Christmas revue. Luke enjoys working with Ashley and also serves as her potential love interest.
Marla Sokoloff as Marie
Date of Birth: December 19, 1980
Active Since: 1993
Actor: Marla Sokoloff was born in San Francisco, California and began pursuing acting at the age of 12. Sokoloff landed her first role as Gia Mahan in the popular show Full House, later reprising that role in Fuller House. She is best known for her role of Lucy Hatcher in the drama series The Practice. Sokoloff has also made guest appearances in shows such as Friends, Desperate Housewives, and Burn Notice, and has starred in several movies.
Character: Marla Sokoloff plays Marie in The Merry Gentlemen, one of Ashley’s friends and helpers. Along with playing a primary role onscreen, Sokoloff also served as the writer of The Merry Gentlemen, helping the movie come to fruition in several ways.
The Merry Gentlemen Supporting Cast & Characters
Beth Broderick as Lily: Prior to The Merry Gentlemen, Beth Broderick starred in many movies and TV shows. Broderick is most known for her role as Zelda Spellman in the sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch. She has also held recurring roles on the TV shows Lost, Under the Dome, and Sharp Objects. Broderick has also been in movies such as Stealing Home, Bonfire of the Vanities, and Fools Rush In.
Michael Gross as Stan: Acting since 1975, Michael Gross rose to fame for portraying Steven Keaton on Family Ties. Gross is also notable for his role as Burt Gummer in every installation of the Tremors film series.
Maxwell Caulfield as Danny: Maxwell Caulfield has appeared in numerous movies over the course of his career, particularly comedies, but he first gained attention through his role as Michael in Grease 2 alongside Michelle Pfeiffer. Caulfield is also known for his role as Rex Manning in the cult classic Empire Records.
Hector David Jr. as Ricky: Hector David Jr. is most well known for his role as the Green Power Ranger in numerous iterations of Power Rangers movies and TV shows. He also made appearances in Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief and Father of the Bride.
Colt Prattes as Troy: Colt Prattes is primarily a dancer and model, making him the perfect choice for The Merry Gentlemen. He has been a dancer for P!nk and has appeared on the TV shows This Close and This Is Us. Fittingly, Prattes also starred in 2017’s Dirty Dancing remake as well as several other movies.
Marc Antony Samuel as Roger: Marc Anthony Samuel is best known for starring as Felix DuBois in General Hospital. He has also made guest appearances on shows such as NCIS, Parenthood, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Good Trouble, Criminal Minds, and more. Samuel’s talent extends to voice work in numerous video games and appearances in several movies, alongside The Merry Gentlemen.
