Madeleine Arthur, Sarah Jeffery, Nia Vardalos Lead Christmas Comedy 'Nutmeg & Mistletoe'

First look revealed at new holiday film featuring 'Lilo & Stitch' star Maia Kealoha

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The previously unannounced Christmas comedy 'Nutmeg & Mistletoe' has wrapped production in Los Angeles, with a cast led by Madeleine Arthur, Sarah Jeffery, Arianna Rivas, Maia Kealoha, and Nia Vardalos. The film follows two misfit elves who are sent undercover as humans to help a young girl restore the spirit of Christmas in her town.

Why it matters

The film brings together a talented ensemble cast for a new holiday-themed comedy, and marks the feature film debut of 'Lilo & Stitch' star Maia Kealoha in a leading role. As a Los Angeles-based production, it also highlights the continued growth of the city's film industry.

The details

In the film, Kealoha plays Alma, 'a young girl who writes a heartfelt letter to Santa – asking not for presents, but for help – because her town has lost the spirit of Christmas. In response, two misfit elves are sent undercover as humans: Nutmeg (Jeffery), the brainy and practical one who is anxious about her reputation as an inventor, and Mistletoe (Arthur), who is exuberant, impulsive, and delightfully chaotic. The elves bumble through smalltown life attempting to blend in and ultimately they discover what Alma always knew: joy grows when it's shared.'

  • Nutmeg & Mistletoe wrapped production in Los Angeles this week.

The players

Madeleine Arthur

An actress known for her roles in films like 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before'.

Sarah Jeffery

An actress who has starred in the 'Charmed' reboot series.

Nia Vardalos

An actress and writer best known for the hit comedy 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'.

Maia Kealoha

An actress making her feature film debut, known for voicing the title character in the animated series 'Lilo & Stitch'.

Nutmeg & Mistletoe

A new Christmas comedy film that has just wrapped production in Los Angeles.

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What they’re saying

“After creating and designing video games for 25 years, it's been incredibly inspiring and refreshing to make something totally different: a Christmas comedy! Film production has such a rich history and it's been a thrill to work with some of the most talented crew we could find anywhere in the world here in Hollywood. We hope to spread laughter and Christmas joy to the world when it releases in Christmas 2026!”

— Charlie Cleveland (Deadline)

“As Los Angeles based producers, we are absolutely thrilled to bring production jobs and Christmas spirit to LA with the generous support of Charlie Cleveland and the California Tax Incentive. We have loved every minute of shooting in LA with our immensely talented cast and crew, and we can't wait to share Nutmeg & Mistletoe with audiences everywhere”

— Stacy Jorgensen, Producer (Deadline)

What’s next

Nutmeg & Mistletoe is expected to be released in time for the Christmas 2026 holiday season.

The takeaway

This new Christmas comedy brings together a diverse and talented cast for a heartwarming story about restoring the holiday spirit, while also highlighting the continued growth of the film industry in Los Angeles.