In the new, original movie, Our Christmas Mural, a single mom goes home for the holidays only to find that she has been entered in a mural contest. The movie premieres on Hallmark Channel on Sunday, November 26 as part of the network’s popular, annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. Read on to find out more about the movie, its plot and cast members and see beautiful images taken on the film set.
Our Christmas Mural on Hallmark Channel
According to the official synopsis, Our Christmas Mural tells the story of a single mom, Olivia (Alex Paxton-Beesley) has lost her job at an art museum in the city. A single mom to her eight-year-old son, Parker (Viggo Hanvelt), she heads back home to New Hampshire to spend the holidays with her parents, Mack (Neil Crowne) and Betty (Kathy Laskey).
Meanwhile, knowing Olivia is struggling with an emotional and artistic block since her husband’s passing two years ago, Betty secretly enters her daughter in the town’s inaugural Christmas mural contest. Much to her and everyone’s surprise, Olivia wins. However, when facing the blank canvas, Olivia has trouble getting going and enlists the runner-up, Will Campbell (Dan Jeannotte), a much-loved teacher in the community.
Meanwhile, Olivia finds herself clashing with the headstrong and handsome Will, but as they get to know each other, their connection to the arts creates an unexpected romantic spark. With the Christmas Eve deadline looming, along with Olivia and Parker’s impending departure, they must navigate their growing feelings.
Moreover, they must juggle unexpected curveballs in family and career, all while creating a Christmas masterpiece that will inspire the townspeople for many years to come.
Where have you seen the cast before?
Alex Paxton-Beesley, who plays Olivia, is known for her roles in The Holiday Swap and Murdoch Mysteries. Meanwhile, Dan Jeannotte, who plays Will, has previously been seen in Sweeter Than Chocolate and The Bold Type. Meanwhile, Olivia’s son, Parker, is played by Viggo Hanvelt, who has previously starred in Snow Day.
Olivia’s father, Mack is played by Neil Crowne of Murdoch Mysteries fame and her mother, Betty is played by Kathy Laskey who starred in Being Erica.
Meanwhile, as can be seen from the images, Tristan D. Lalla (Long Shot) has an as-yet uncredited role in Our Christmas Mural, as does Sarah Booth (Heartland).
Behind the scenes of Our Christmas Mural
The new, original movie, Our Christmas Mural hails from A Vroom and Neshama Entertainment Production. Executive producers are Arnie Zipursky, Suzanne Berger, Dayna Zipursky, Julianna Hays, Larry Grimaldi, Fernando Szew and Hannah Pillemer. Meanwhile, Robert Vroom acts as a producer, while Francesca Visconti serves as the supervising producer. The movie is directed by Tara Johns from a script penned by Alan Donahue.
When does Our Christmas Mural premiere on Hallmark Channel?
Readers can look forward to watching the premiere of Our Christmas Mural on Sunday, November 26 at 6 pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. The movie airs are part of the network’s popular Countdown to Christmas programming event.
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