Susan Boyle, the Scottish singer with the big voice who enjoyed a period of international fame in 2009 after appearing on a British talent show, has landed a part in a Christmas movie, Reuters reported.
Ms. Boyle, 51, will appear in “The Christmas Candle,†a film based on the novella by Max Lucado about a magic candle that changes life for people at the turn of the 20th century in a dull village with a skeptical minister. The producers did not say what part Ms. Boyle would play, or whether she would sing. Samantha Barks, Hans Matheson and Lesley Manville also appear in the film, which began production this week on the Isle of Man.
“Everyone on set is a delight to work with and it’s a fantastic experience to be part of the team,†Ms. Boyle said in a statement. She added, “I’m really enjoying getting dressed in the period costumes and stepping back in time and although itâ€s very cold filming on location, I’m wearing long johns under my bustle.â€
Ms. Boyle, whose unassuming looks belie a powerful mezzo-soprano voice, gained international attention after appearing on the variety show “Britain’s Got Talent†and performing a soaring rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream†from the musical “Les Misérables.†Her first album, of the same name, was one of the best-selling records ever recorded in Britain and reached the top of the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. Since then she has released two more studio albums and a live compilation.
