Richard Dean

Two strangers meet at a North Carolina inn, each planning to deal with very troubling circumstances in their lives. Paul (Golden Globe-winner Richard Gere - 'Chicago,' 'Unfaithful') is a doctor who has come to try to reconcile with his estranged son. Adrienne (Academy Award-nominee Diane Lane - 'Unfaithful,' 'Under the Tuscan Sun') is trying to decide whether or not to stay in her unhappy marriage. Sparks fly when the two first cross paths, and a relationship begins to build that may open up new possibilities for both of them. Also starring Golden Globe-winner James Franco ( Spider-Man trilogy, TVs James Dean ). Directed by George C. Wolfe ('Lackawanna Blues'). Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, author of 'The Notebook' and 'Message in a Bottle.'

Ally (Emmanuelle Vaugier of TV's TWO AND A HALF MEN, TV's CSI: NY) is a smart young career woman who needs a new job. Samantha (Cynthia Gibb of FAME, GYPSY) is a busy Beverly Hills advertising executive/mom whose too-well-mannered kids need some fun in their lives. And Danny Donner (Dean Cain of TV's LOIS & CLARK) is the tough-guy owner of a chocolate company who wants a major ad campaign immediately. Could these three lives intertwining lead to the Christmas that changes everyone's worlds forever? Richard Ruccolo (TV's RITA ROCKS), Sierra McCormick (RAMONA AND BEEZUS), Jared Gilmore (TV's MAD MEN), and Sarah Thompson (TV's 7TH HEAVEN, TV's ANGEL) co-star in this surprising comedy about little white lies, big holiday wishes, and a woman who may just find love in the most unexpected places by becoming A Nanny For Christmas.

Tina and Richard Dean compare and contrast their strategies in high school.

Tina and Richard Dean compare and contrast their strategies in high school.