From Panic Room to The Last King of Scotland, Forest Whitaker’s acting talent elevates any project. Fans of the Academy Award winner should keep an eye out for his next project.

In an exclusive from Deadline, Whitaker is set to star in the Netflix holiday film Jingle Jangle. The holiday musical, written and directed by David E. Talbert, is set in a cobblestone world that comes to life. Whitaker is set to portray Jeronicus Jangle, a once-great toy maker and inventor who comes across a magical invention just as his granddaughter visits for the holidays. Jangle embarks on a quest to bring the magical device to life just in time for the holidays.

Jingle Jangle, which is produced by Talbert and John Legend, will premiere on Netflix in 2020.

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