Who does Drew Barrymore play in A Castle for Christmas?
By Reed Gaudens
Drew Barrymore is known for one of the most iconic small parts in movie history for her role in Scream, and the actress, talk show host, and businesswoman is back for another incredible cameo. This time, she’s popping up in A Castle for Christmas.
Brooke Shields stars in the Netflix original holiday romantic comedy A Castle for Christmas as embattled author Sophie Brown, whose latest book release causes quite the stir with fans. She travels to Scotland to buy a castle but finds much more than she bargained for.
Of course, Sophie’s hot-and-cold relationship with the titular castle’s owner Duke Myles (Cary Elwes) blossoms into something neither of them expected, but it makes for an insanely watchable love story. And the soundtrack and wintry location don’t hurt either!
But what brings Drew Barrymore into this Netflix romantic comedy? Here’s a little explainer on Barrymore’s cameo, The Drew Barrymore Show, and the role the multi-hyphenate plays in the new Netflix movie.
Is Drew Barrymore in A Castle for Christmas?
Spoiler alert: Drew Barrymore plays herself in A Castle for Christmas! Although most fans know Barrymore best as an actress who has appeared in blockbusters such as E.T., Charlie’s Angels, The Wedding Singer, and many more, she’s now a talk show host, too.
The movie begins with Sophie Brown appearing as a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show, and her headline-grabbing appearance on the daytime talker sets the entire plot of the film into motion. During the credits, we get an extended look at Sophie on Drew.
In case you haven’t watched much daytime television in the past couple years or don’t follow Drew Barrymore’s active (and very informative) social channels, The Drew Barrymore Show launched in 2020 during the pandemic but has since grown as an innovative variety talk show.
As much as we would love to see Barrymore star in a Netflix Christmas movie of her own, she has taken a step back from acting since leading Netflix’s dark comedy series Santa Clarita Diet. But fans can still catch the legendary star daily on her talk show, either on TV or on YouTube.
What did you think of A Castle for Christmas on Netflix?