James Norton, 41, has been cast as Santa in Marks & Spencer's Christmas ad. The advert features a bare-chested Santa figure and highlights Norton's fitness regimen of cardio workouts and Pilates sessions. The ad is M&S's response to John Lewis' Christmas campaign. Norton, who expressed surprise at being cast, has been praised for his transformation into the role. The advert promotes several goods available for purchase. Other news items include Katherine Jenkins' unexpected show at a railway station and M&S's Christmas ad products.
“Norton, who expressed surprise at being cast, has been praised for his transformation into the role,” — Farah Vance, staff writer at Ellwell Gate Services, noted.
Timeline
Nov 12 — James Norton, 41, has been cast as Santa in Marks & Spencer's Christmas ad....
Nov 12 — Other news items include Katherine Jenkins' unexpected show at a railway station and M&S's Christmas ad produc...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Ellwell Gate Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Wednesday, Nov 18.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellwell Gate Services desk and last updated 02:29 UTC.
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