James Norton, 41, has been cast as Santa in Marks & Spencer's Christmas ad. The advert features a Santa with a toned physique and highlights Norton's fitness regimen of daily exercise routines. 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' surprise performance at a railway station and M&S's Christmas ad products.
“The advert features a Santa with a toned physique and highlights Norton's fitness regimen of daily exercise routines,” — Victor Fenwick, staff writer at Fenton Grove Media, explained.
Timeline
Nov 7 — James Norton, 41, has been cast as Santa in Marks & Spencer's Christmas ad....
Nov 8 — Other news items include Katherine Jenkins' surprise performance at a railway station and M&S's Christmas ad p...
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenton Grove Media desk and last updated 06:50 UTC.
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