Maria Menounos & Brent Bailey Test The Holiday Dating Guide On Lifetime

Coming soon as part of the It’s A Wonderful Lifetime programming event, The Holiday Dating Guide stars Maria Menounos, a dating coach who sets out to prove she can make a man fall in love with her by Christmas Eve. Read on to find out more about the movie’s plot, its cast and when it premieres on Lifetime.

The Holiday Dating Guide on Lifetime

According to Futon Critic, The Holiday Dating Guide tells the story of dating coach and aspiring book author, Abigale Slater (Maria Menounos). She has just completed her first book – a how-to guide for dating in today’s modern world. In fact, she is more than ready to become a published author.

However, after reading her book, her publisher, Jack, won’t proceed with the deal without knowing if her dating advice truly works. Before he can say no, Abigale proposes that she prove her rules work by using them herself. In fact, she proposes to make a man fall for her by Christmas Eve – in just 12 days.

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Despite the fact that Abigale has never seen love as her priority, she sets out to find someone who will fall in love quickly enough to get her book printed. However, things change when she meets Michael Ryan (Brent Bailey) and her mission takes an unexpected turn. In fact, while following her own advice, and learning to expect the unexpected in the process, Abigale finds the romance of her dreams.

About the cast of The Holiday Dating Guide

As previously mentioned, Maria Menounos plays the role of dating guide and author, Abigale Seaver. Meanwhile, the actress has previously starred in Fantastic Four, Kickin’ It Old Skool and Entourage. Brent Bailey plays the role of Michael Ryan and is known for his roles in N.C.I.S, Lucifer, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Criminal Minds, Rizzoli & Isles and Young & Hungry,

According to the official IMDb page for the movie, Steve Vinovich plays Jack, Kelly Lynn Reiterplays Annie and Ava Paloma plays Lydia. Meanwhile, Jequrey Slaton is in the role of Brad, Mason McCulley plays James and Kerry Malloy stars as Jim.

Other cast includes Andrea Susan Bush as Sarah, Evan Bergman as Sam, Thomas Wilson Pace as Barry and Sarah Allyn as Jenna. Moreover, Michael ‘Big Smooth’ Frazier plays an officer, Amadeo Fusca plays Bill and Victoria Scala is in the role of Gloria. Braeden Michael Baldwin plays Glen and Buddy Watkins plays an uncredited role in the movie.

Behind the scenes of the Lifetime movie

Airing as part of the It’s A Wonderful Lifetime programming event, The Holiday Dating Guide is directed by Brian Herzlinger from a script from Brent Bailey. ZMA Films, partnered with Workhorse Cinema produces the movie, with Ann Koch and Doug Johnson as the executive producers.

When does The Holiday Dating Guide premiere on Lifetime?

The Holiday Dating Guide premieres on December 17 at 8 pm ET on Lifetime.

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