{
  "id": 19204900,
  "title": "Brooke Lena Johnson on A Dog’s Perfect Christmas, Ice Skating, and Covering Joni Mitchell: Podcast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/brooke-lena-johnson-on-a-dogs-perfect-christmas-ice-skating-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T19:54:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/11/brooke-lena-johnson-a-dogs-perfect-christmas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brooke Lena Johnson, known for her roles in films like The Strangers and Cruel Intentions, is also a trained figure skater and musician. In Netflix's A Dog's Perfect Christmas adaptation, she brought her unique skill set to the production. Johnson juggled multiple dogs, three-year-old twins, and intricate skating sequences, proving her versatility in front of the camera. She also contributed a haunting version of Joni Mitchell's \"River\" to the soundtrack. Johnson's ability to navigate the challenges of filming with animals and children led her to find authenticity in the scenes. She sees the film as a departure from typical holiday movies, tackling themes of grief and family hardship. With her background in music and circus arts, Johnson ponders the possibility of future musical endeavors.",
  "summary": "The actress talks the unpredictable joys of working with animals and toddlers, her surprising performance background, and finding real heartbreak beneath the holiday cheer. Brooke Lena Johnson on A Dog’s Perfect Christmas, Ice Skating, and Covering Joni Mitchell: Podcast Kyle Meredith",
  "key_points": [
    "Brooke Lena Johnson is a trained figure skater and musician.",
    "She played multiple roles in Netflix's A Dog's Perfect Christmas.",
    "Johnson contributed a cover of Joni Mitchell's River to the soundtrack."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}