On Tuesday, NBC has announced that for it's upcoming holiday film "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" will air Thursday, December 10th at 9/8c.
The film is based on the inspiring true story of the living legend Dolly Parton's remarkable upbringing. This once in a lifetime movie special takes place inside the tight-knit Parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love, faith and a raggedy patchwork coat that helped make Parton who she is today.
Three cast members had been recently added to the production and begins shooting this week in Atlanta.
Jennifer Nettles of "Sugerland" will play Parton's mother, Avie Lee Parton. Nettles is one of the most popular singer-songwriters in music today. Sold more than 22 million albums, achieved eight #1 singles and has won numerous awards from Grammys, ACM, CMA and CMT Music Awards. In addition, Nettles debuted her first solo album in 2014 which went to #1 on the country charts. Plus adding theater to her acting resume, Nettles made her Broadway debut as Roxy Hart in the Tony Award-winning musical "Chicago."
Gerald McRaney, one of the most respected actors of his generations, will play Grandpa Jake Owens. His career includes roles in television drama from "Deadwood" and "House of Cards," to his most current role in the Western series "Longmire." He will co-star on the upcomign TNT series "Agent X."
Ricky Schroder will portray Dolly's father, Lee Parton. Schroder has had a lengthy career dating back to when he won a Golden Globe award at the age of nine years old for the role in the heartfelt boxing film "The Champ." He was SAG nominated both individually and as a member of the cast of the Emmy Award winning police drama "NYPD Blue" and "24."
As previously announced, Alyvia Alyn Lind will portraying the 9 year old Dolly Parton. Alyvia most recently had a role in the Lifetime movie spoof "A Deadly Adoption," with Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig. She also had appeared in "Masters of Sex" and "Transparent."
"Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" is written by Pamela K. Long. She executive producers with Sam Haskell and Dolly Parton. The film is a production of Magonlia Hill Entertainment and DP Production in association with Warner Bros. Television.
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