William Shatner amd Tom Bergeron Team Up for Holiday Drama Series FAMILY TREE
William Shatner and Tom Bergeron are joining forces for a new holiday dramedy titled Family Tree, which is currently in pre-production and gearing up to begin filming in 2026. The project is being produced by Pathway Pictures.
The series was created by Shatner and Bergeron, with both set to star and executive-produce alongside Nat Bernstein. The script comes from Katie Amanda Keane and Marla Sokoloff, with Sokoloff also stepping behind the camera to direct.
Family Tree tells the story of three estranged siblings who reunite during Christmas to sell their rundown childhood home, only to realize that restoring the house could also help mend their broken relationships. Shatner will play Frank, while Bergeron will take on the role of Jeff.
Sokoloff, who fans will recognize from her roles in The Practice and Fuller House, shared her excitement about the project, saying:
“Family Tree is about the kind of healing that only happens when you’re stuck together with the people who know you best, and challenge you the most. It’s a story with grief, growth, and humor, wrapped in holiday warmth.
“Katie Amanda Keane and I have always wanted to collaborate on a holiday movie that is rooted in family reality with a touch of holiday magic, and I think we accomplished that with this script.”
Shatner also spoke about the project, adding: “I am so pleased to be involved in this magical mysterious Christmas show that celebrates love!”
With a heartfelt story, a mix of comedy and drama, and Shatner and Bergeron leading the charge, Family Tree looks like it’s shaping up to be a charming addition to the holiday season lineup when it eventually arrives.
Source: Deadline