Hallmark Channel News: Will Jodie Sweetin Replace Candace Cameron Bure In Christmas Film Sequel?

Hallmark Channel news hints at a Christmas film shakeup involving two fan favorites! And the rumors have begun swirling that Jodie Sweetin could replace Candace Cameron Bure in a sequel to one of Hallmark’s most popular Christmas classics. However, no one seems to know if Jodie will actually step in for Candace or if Hallmark planned to feature Sweetin from the start.

Find out about the clues that Sweetin could replace Bure. And learn which Christmas classic the rumors involve. Get the hottest Hallmark channel news below!

Hallmark Channel – Plans Sequel To Candace Cameron Bure Film

Jodie Sweetin will star in a Christmas film that will serve as a sequel to one of Candace Cameron Bure’s Hallmark classics. And that lead role has sparked rumors that Jodie will replace Bure. Adding to the clues, Candace’s male lead will star in the sequel as well, according to Heavy.

But at this point, it remains unknown as to whether Sweetin’s role means she has replaced Bure in the Christmas Under Wraps sequel or if Hallmark always intended for her to take on the lead. The sequel to Christmas Under Wraps is titled A Cozy Christmas Inn. And that film doesn’t offer the only indication that Jodie could become one of Hallmark’s leading ladies.  

Looks like Jodie Sweetin has TWO Christmas movies in store for 2022. In addition to the recently filmed REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS with Tim Rozon, Sweetin also stars in A COZY CHRISTMAS INN, the sequel to 2014's CHRISTMAS UNDER WRAPS, Hallmark's highest-rated movie of all time.

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Always in the know about Christmas films, the Twitter account Sleepy Kitty Paw shared Jodie will also star in another Christmas movie. That second film is titled Remembering Christmas, with Tim Rozon as the male lead. One reason that the Christmas Under Wraps sequel has gotten so much buzz, though, is that it ranks as Hallmark’s movie with the highest ratings ever.

Jodie Sweetin – Will Star In Hallmark Sequel With Vivca A. Fox

Filmed in Utah in December, the Christmas Under Wraps sequel script seeks to continue as much as the original as possible. For instance, the same writer (Jennifer Notas Shapiro) who penned the original also authored Cozy Christmas Inn. However, rather than trying to play Bure’s character, Dr. Lauren Brunell, Jodie will portray a character named Erika McNicoll.

But David O’Donnell will reprise his role. O’Donnell portrayed Andy Holliday, Brunell’s love interest, in the original. And he will also portray Andy in the sequel with Sweetin. J.E. Logan will serve as the director to the movie. Co-starring with Jodie are Vivica A. Fox, Brian Doyle-Murray, Peter Jacobson, Jennifer Aspen, Kim Shaw, and Page Petrucka. In addition to O’Donnell, Anita Rice will reprise her role of Faith Holliday. 

The news about Jodie follows Candace’s decision to sign a contract with Hallmark’s competitor, GAC Family. Bure inked the deal with GAC after both Jen Lilley and Danica McKellar exited Hallmark, noted Cinema Blend. However, Candace reportedly specifically wanted the chance to develop and produce in her own movies. And that made her decide to agree to go to GAC. 

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