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As June gradually comes to an end, Hallmark’s Christmas in July programming event draws closer with a new movie, Take Me Back For Christmas. This festive film stars Vanessa Lengies and Corey Sevier and an elf who grants a Christmas wish. However, did that wish lead to a perfect Christmas or was it a mistake? Read on to find out more about the plot of the movie, see photos taken on the set and details of when the movie will premiere on Hallmark.
Take Me Back For Christmas on Hallmark Channel
According to the official Hallmark synopsis, Renée (Lengies) has always dreamed of starting her own business. However, when her mom (Paula Boudreau) got sick, she and her husband, Aaron (Sevier) moved back to the suburbs to care for her, putting both their dreams on hold.
Fast forward 10 years, and Renée is stuck in a rut with mounting bills and a dead-end job that puts pressure on her normally happy marriage. However, after a particularly bad day working in a local gift shop, an elf running the Santa display offers to grant her a Christmas wish.
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While Renée is skeptical, her exasperation gets the better of her and she wishes for a different life. Meanwhile, that dream came true, as she awakens in a New York City high-rise as the CEO of one of the most successful meal kit delivery companies in the world. Even better, Renée’s mom is still alive.
While her wish has come true and her new reality seems perfect, there is just one thing – she is no longer married to Aaron. However, in a desperate attempt to win him back, Renée hires Aaron – now a successful chef – to develop a Christmas dinner meal kit benefiting local food banks.
With Renée’s new plan in place, she and Aaron start to fall in love all over again, which brings her one step closer to “having it all.” However, as complications arise in her new reality, and the clock ticks closer to Christmas Eve, Renée is forced to ask herself if going back is the key to moving forward in life and love.
Where have you seen the cast before?
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Vanessa Lengies, who plays the role of Renée has previously been seen in Turner & Hooch, True Lies, The Perfect Man and Glee. She stars opposite Corey Sevier as Renée’s husband, Aaron, known for his roles in A Dog Lover’s Guide to Dating, Key to Love, Immortals and Awaken.
While the full cast list has yet to be revealed, the movie also stars Kimberly-Ann Truong as the Christmas elf. She has previously starred in Run the Burbs, My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale and Sex/Life. Paula Boudreau also stars as Renée’s mom and is known for her roles in Doc, The Prodigy, Warehouse 13 and Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium.
Behind the scenes of Take Me Back For Christmas
The new original movie, Take Me Back For Christmas hails from Vortex Media with Bill Marks, Justin Rebelo and Christopher Giroux acting as executive producers. Meanwhile, the movie is directed by Corey Sevier from a script penned by Kate Pragnell.
When does Take Me Back For Christmas premiere on Hallmark?
Take Me Back For Christmas premieres on Saturday, July 15 at 8 pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s popular Christmas in July programming event.
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