Rick Santorum and Susan Boyle Team Up for Christmas Movie

After his failed bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012, former U.S. Sen.Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania took over as CEO of EchoLight Studios which produces faith-based films. Santorum announced on Tuesday that EchoLight would release The Christmas Candle on November 22, based on a Max Lucado novel. The film features British singer Susan Boyle in her acting debut as well as a host of familiar Hollywood faces including Sylvester McCoy and Hans Matheson.

Surprisingly, a Christmas movie releasing for the holidays is a unique event, as there have been very few in recent years, said Santorum. This film hearkens back to the heartwarming and uplifting movies of yesteryear. The story inspires renewed hope in the miracle of Christmas and illustrates that this holiday is not just about reindeer and receiving gifts. 'The Christmas Candle' will remind audiences of the spirit and sense of wonder of the season something that is often lost in our modern era.

Our goal is to release quality entertainment with positive, uplifting messages of hope, Santorum continued. Thats what people across America and the world are looking for, including my own family. Were always searching for movies we can take the whole family to, and we think there are millions of others who share that desire.

Santorum shows no signs of heading to the political sidelines. With 2016 on the horizon, Santorum will be holding a political rally in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Thursday. Back in 2012, Santorum beat Mitt Romney in the Alabama primary.