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'A Recipe For Seduction': KFC's 'sexy' Colonel Sanders has fans demanding McDonald’s ‘romance’ with Matt Bomer

What could make your weekend better than a bucket of fried chicken and a movie about the founder himself?

Offering you a perfect holiday, KFC has teamed up with Lifetime for its upcoming romantic movie 'A Recipe For Seduction', which features Mario Lopez as Colonel Sanders. What could make your weekend better than a bucket of fried chicken and a movie about the founder himself? Well, it seems like the network has indeed thought of the quintessential recipe for its viewers. 

The synopsis for 'A Recipe For Seduction' reads, "As the holidays near, an heiress contends with the affections of a suitor handpicked by her mother. When the handsome chef arrives with his secret recipe and a dream, he sets in motion a series of events that unravel the mother's plans."

The 'Saved by The Bell' actor will be essaying the role of Harold Sanders, the founder, brand ambassador and symbol of the fast-food chain, portrayed as a handsome chef whose charm captivatess the heiress. Ever since Lifetime announced the movie, KFC has also been actively promoting it ahead of its premiere.

“Mark your calendars because Lifetime and @KFC have partnered for a Lifetime Original Mini-Movie you don’t want to miss,” one of its statements read. The rare combo of Lifetime's romance with KFC's crunchy chicken besides garnering immense attention has left Internet users wondering what other movie based on a fast-food chain they would like to watch and who should star in it. 

Numerous big names began flowing in as more people took to Twitter to comment under the 'A Recipe For Seduction' post, suggesting some hilarious ideas for similar movies. While some said they wished to see Matt Bomer star in a romance drama by McDonalds, one social media user suggested Wendy's mini-series with Hugh Jackman in the lead alongside a "Spicy Chicken Sandwich". 

One tweeted, "I fully applaud this type of advertising. I now need @McDonalds to counter with some sort of #McRib romance drama starring Matt Bomer." Another added, "Then @VancityReynolds needs to drop the mic by releasing a secretly filmed three part @Wendys mini-series starring himself, @RealHughJackman and a Spicy Chicken Sandwich."

A user suggested, "Some suggestions... —Josh Duhamel in McDonald’s 'A Special Sauce of Lust' —Freddie Prinze Jr in Burger King’s 'A Royal Affair' —Alyson Hannigan in 'Wendy’s Choice' —John Stamos in 'That Thing That Happened Behind the Del Taco'. Another added, "If you could work a passionate love affair with swashbuckler Long John Silver in here, I'd greatly appreciate it."

'A Recipe For Seduction' premieres on December 13 at 12 pm ET on Lifetime.