Hallmark Seeks Extras For 2023 Holiday Movie A Biltmore Christmas

Have you ever wanted to star in a Hallmark Channel movie? You might just have your chance of being an extra in the Countdown to Christmas 2023 movie, A Biltmore Christmas. The time-travel movie stars Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha, and possibly you as an extra if you make the cut. Read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity, as well as details of the movie itself.

Hallmark’s A Biltmore Christmas seeking extras

The first Countdown to Christmas movie in 2023 has a time-travel twist and the title, A Biltmore Christmas. So far, other cast members are unknown. However, we do know the leads are Bethany Joy Lenz (Just My Type, One Tree Hill) and Kristoffer Polaha (Wonder Woman 1984, Buried in Barstow).

Hallmark is clearly working on the cast for the movie and has put out a call for extras. Meanwhile, the movie will be filmed at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina. If you live in the area, read on to find out what you need to do to apply as an extra.

What you need to know about casting for the movie

The Casting Office is currently looking for extras for A Biltmore Christmas and is seeking people for non-speaking roles. Applicants can be adults of all ages, ethnicities, and gender identities. Meanwhile, the roles are for restaurant scenes, crowd scenes and pedestrian scenes, and, most importantly, no experience is required.

One thing to bear in mind when applying is that all cast members should be prepared to work 12-14 hour days. Moreover, this will include very early start times, or alternatively, will run late into the night. Meanwhile, filming starts on the Hallmark movie on January 9 and will continue for two weeks.

It is important to note that producers will need a commitment from its extras. This means that once they email you a confirmation, you must ensure your calendar is cleared of any appointments and obligations for those two weeks. In other words, you truly have to be in it to win it!

On top of submitting an application, applicants will require a full body shot and a headshot. However, besides the usual details for applicants, the Hallmark movie comes with some unusual requests.

Due to the movie featuring in the 1940s, producers are looking for anyone who owns a vintage car from that era. Meanwhile, producers are asking if extras can play a musical instrument, as well as their skill level. Moreover, applicants are asked if they have any ballroom dancing experience.

About A Biltmore Christmas on Hallmark

A Biltmore Christmas tells the story of screenwriter Lucy Collins (Lenz), who is researching a classic holiday movie, His Merry Bride! from 1947. When she is tasked to write an updated version of the movie, Lucy decides to head to the Biltmore to do some research.

As she joins a tour of the historic building, she suddenly finds herself in the past. In fact, she is there as they film the original movie. Moreover, the star of the movie, Jack Huston (Polaha) takes an interest in Lucy. However, her unexpected appearance in the building starts a chain of events that could delay or even cancel production.

While Lucy realizes she needs to go home, she may have found her soul mate in Huston. Will she return to her time if she gets the chance, or will she stay with the handsome actor?

Readers, are you interested in playing an extra role in Hallmark’s A Biltmore Christmas? If yes, head to the application form here.