Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross Star in Upcoming Christmas Film “Candy Cane Lane” as a Couple

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Man is determined to win the neighborhood’s annual Christmas decorating contest.

He makes a pact with an elf to help him win, but the spell brings an unexpected chaos to town.

Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas contest. Directed by Reginald Hudlin, “Candy Cane Lane” follows Murphy as Chris.

After a wrong deal with the elf to help his chance of winning, the spell ends up bringing the 12 Days of Christmas to life, but chaos ensues for the whole town.

Chris must then work to save Christmas for his family and community, an endeavor that entails battling magical creatures.

Prime Video released the trailer for “Candy Cane Lane” Thursday morning, providing a first look at Murphy’s magical holiday adventure.

The footage reveals Murphy playing a father in the holiday spirit, while being on a competitive edge may have some unintended consequences. Tracee Ellis Ross also stars as Murphy’s wife.

This screenplay is written by Kelly Younger, who is inspired by his childhood experiences on Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo.

“Candy Cane Lane” stars Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Robin Thede, Nick Offerman, Chris Redd, and Jillian Bell.

scheduled to be released by Amazon Prime Video on December 1, 2023.

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