Former Ohio State running back turned actor/director Maurice Hall is running it back with his second holiday-themed feature, but this time he ran a different creative route.
Credited as a co-director, co-writer, co-producer and actor, Hall is releasing his third film, and second holiday feature, with writing partner Tony L. Patterson, with “#WorstChristmasEver.” The romantic-comedy is set for a limited release in theaters on Nov. 13.
Unlike his last Christmas film, in which he starred, Hall switched positions to play the character Chris Grandberry, the main character’s ex-wife’s fiancé, in a supporting comedic role.
Former Ohio State RB ‘kind of fell into’ latest movie role
“They always say somebody has to be Jerry Lewis, somebody has to be Dean Martin,” Hall said. “I’m usually the Dean Martin character, but in this one, I’m more Jerry Lewis, which is fun to do. … I kind of fell into this role and really absorbed it.”…