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 cardio workouts and Pilates sessions. The ad is M&S's response to John Lewis' Christmas campaign. Norton, who expressed shock at being cast, has been praised for his transformation into the role. The advert promotes a variety of items available for purchase. Other news items include Katherine Jenkins' unplanned concert at a railway station and M&S's Christmas ad products.
“James Norton, 41, has been cast as Santa in Marks & Spencer's Christmas ad,” — Nadia Ashcombe, senior market analyst at Greyley Bury Advisory, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 6 — James Norton, 41, has been cast as Santa in Marks & Spencer's Christmas ad....
Nov 6 — Other news items include Katherine Jenkins' unplanned concert at a railway station and M&S's Christmas ad prod...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Greyley Bury Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greyley Bury Advisory desk and last updated 11:54 UTC.
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