The cast of CHRISTMAS DILEMMA | Photo: TV One

TV One will not be skipping the Yuletide cheer this year, but they do have a dilemma… a “Christmas Dilemma,” a new festive original holiday film — which marks the first project directed Essence Atkins, about a newlywed couple struggling to decide which set of in-laws to spend their first Christmas with.

Christmas Dilemma stars BJ Britt (Being Mary Jane, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Brittany Hall (Ballers, Satisfaction), Carl Anthony Payne II (Martin, 5th Ward), and Christopher B. Duncan (Black Lightning, The Jamie Foxx Show).

Official Synopsis: A newlywed couple Jay (Britt) and Monica (Hall) struggles to decide which set of in-laws they should join for their first Christmas. After each pleads their case and even attempts a little trickery, they decide to bypass the guaranteed disappointment of picking one family over the other. Unbeknownst to them, the decision is made for them when their families show up at their home unexpectedly. Drama ensues as the in-laws clash, long-lost relatives decide to make an appearance, and Jay’s grandmother joins the holiday festivities accompanied her caretaker who just happens to be Jay’s gorgeous ex-girlfriend.

“I am blessed to have the opportunity to collaborate with TV One once again to direct my first movie,” Atkins said in an official statement. “I am immeasurably grateful for the opportunity to helm a film that I can declare I’m proud of. This entire experience has taught me so much and was a true delight.”

Christmas Dilemma premieres on Sunday, December 6th at 7pm/6c on TV One!

Stay merry!