Alan Ritchsonis renewing his collaboration with Amazon for a new project, just right after the premiere ofFast X, where he starred alongside Vin Diesel. Ritchson will lead the filmThe Man with the Bag, a forthcoming family comedy set around the holiday season. The movie will be helmed by Adam Shankman, based on a screenplay by Allan Rice according toDeadline.
The Man with the Bag, currently in the works at Amazon Studios, weaves an intriguing story following the theft of Santa’s magical bag. The plot thickens as Santa resorts to his naughty list to seek assistance from a past offender, Vance, played by Ritchson. Vance, alongside his daughter, Santa, and a team of quirky elves, embarks on a mission to retrieve the stolen bag, staging what could be the most significant heist of his life to ensure Christmas is saved.
The film falls under Ritchson’s three-picture acting deal with Amazon Studios, thus reinforcing his relationship with the online streaming giant. Notably, the production of “The Man with the Bag” will be managed by an experienced team of producers, including Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard, Reg Tigerman, Dan Spilo, and Ritchson himself.
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In addition to his work with Amazon, Ritchson’s current and upcoming projects are diverse and notable. He recently played Aimes inFast X, the new leader of Mr. Nobody’s covert agency. The actor has also wrapped up the second season of Reacher and Guy Ritchie’s WWII pictureThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfarefor Black Bear International. Moviegoers can look forward to seeing him star opposite Hilary Swank in Lionsgate’s dramaOrdinary Angels, set to be released on October 13th.
Adam Shankman, the director of The Man with the Bag, has a robust portfolio of films he has directed and produced. His recent work includes directing the sequel toEnchantedtitled Disenchanted for Disney+. Shankman has made other well-known projects as well, such asHairspray,Bringing Down the House,Walk to Remember,andThe Wedding Planner.
Both Ritchson and Shankman are represented by industry-leading agencies. Ritchson is represented by WME, Industry Entertainment, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. Meanwhile, Shankman is represented by UTA and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern. Allan Rice, the scriptwriter of The Man with the Bag, is represented by A3 Artists Agency, Tigerman Management, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
