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Leighton Meester & Jared Padalecki Team Up!
21 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Meester and Padalecki will star in Netflix's 'The Bodyguard' adaptation.
- The film is based on Katherine Center's 2022 novel.
- The movie will be a holiday-themed story, unlike the book.
Millennials have reason to celebrate as Netflix announces a new adaptation of Katherine Center's 2022 novel, 'The Bodyguard.' Set to arrive next Christmas, the film will star Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki. The story will follow a no-nonsense bodyguard assigned to protect a charming action star during the holiday season, promising sparks and complicated developments.
Directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, known for her work on 'Purple Hearts,' the adaptation will introduce changes from the source material. Notably, the film will be set during Christmas, a departure from the novel's original timeline. Additionally, the movie's title will differ from the iconic 1992 film.
This project offers a nostalgic reunion for fans, with Meester previously co-starring with her husband Adam Brody in 'Nobody Wants This Season 2,' and Padalecki reuniting with 'Gilmore Girls' co-star Matt Czuchry and 'Supernatural' castmates for other projects. Further details on casting and the final title are expected soon.
