Christina Applegate fans will soon get to enjoy another performance from the star.
, comes the news that she’s been cast as one of the lead characters in a special table reading of “It’s a Wonderful Life” — and it's for a wonderful cause.
The 51-year-old will take on the role of matriarch Mary Bailey in a star-studded reading of the beloved Christmas tale. Ticket sales for the online event are set to benefit, an organization that focuses on enriching the lives of neurodivergent individuals and their families. The one-night-only performance will see Applegate join Brendan Fraser , James Cromwell and “As We See It” star Sue Ann Pien . Also set to read are Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, J.K. Simmons, Jean Smart, Ken Jeong, Brent Spiner and Ben Mankiewicz.
Former “Dancing With the Stars” emcee Tom Bergeron will host the virtual event, which will also feature a vocal performance from Jennifer Hudson.
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