12 Days: Will Kemp in Jolly Good Christmas

'David is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he must still purchase a gift for his girlfriend, who also happens to be the boss' daughter.'

Nothing of course goes as planned and while out shopping, David (Kemp) meets professional shopper Anji (Reshma Shetty), who raises an eyebrow over his choice of a gift card. Thanks to a series of unexpected events, David finds himself on a wild adventure across Jolly Old London as Anji helps him search for the perfect gift. 

I almost didn't watch Jolly Good Christmas, the title itself was a bit of a turn-off.  The original title was Christmas in London, which Hallmark really should have kept.   It was actually the London aspect that had me watch for longer than I usually would have, and of course the handsome Will Kemp. I almost didn't recognize the English actor.  

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In addition to using an American accent, Kemp had his hair short and slicked back, was clean shaven and in a business suit.  The last time I saw Kemp on television he had longer hair, facial hair and was totally naked.  That was during his time on the Bravo series Girlfriends Guide to Divorce. 

The English actor was initially destined for the world of dance after being trained at the Royal Ballet School in London.  At 17, Kemp was accepted at dance company Adventures in Motion Pictures. He won the lead role of The Swan in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake from 1997 to 2000 in both the London and Broadway productions. 

This led to commercials and eventually roles in film and on television.  Kemp first appeared on-screen in 2004 as a Werewolf along side Hugh Jackman in Van Helsing. He later played the horse Nugget as well as The Young Horseman in the 2007 West End revival of Equus starring Daniel Radcliffe.  As part of his role, he spent some of his time on stage carrying Radcliffe around on his back.  I think I first saw Kemp in the series Reign, as well as in some of his various appearances on Hallmark.

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