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Hallmark Channel has announced the new, original movie and song of the same name When I Think of Christmas. Meanwhile, the movie stars Shenae Grimes-Beech, Niall Matter and Beth Broderick, as part of the network’s Countdown to Christmas programming event. Read on to find out more about the movie, including its plot, cast members, trailer and the premiere date on Hallmark.
When I Think of Christmas on Hallmark Channel
According to the official synopsis, When I Think of Christmas tells the story of Sara Thompson (Grimes-Beech), who returns to her hometown just before Christmas. Moreover, she is there to help her mother, Anna (Broderick), who is downsizing from their family home and moving into a condo.
While there, Sara is surprised to find her former boyfriend, Josh Hartman (Matter), who is back in town from Nashville. It seems Josh will be producing the annual Christmas concert. Sara and Josh had once planned a life together in music, but Sara ended up leaving to study law. However, under Anna’s urging, Sara helps Josh with auditions by accompanying the hopefuls on piano.
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Slowly, the old flames reconnect and try to heal wounds, both old and new. Meanwhile, when Sara uncovers the music and lyrics of a song written long ago by her late father, she and Josh come up with a bold plan for the upcoming Christmas concert. Moreover, the concert will lead them all back to their musical roots and make it a holiday to remember.
Readers can enjoy the trailer for the movie here:
Where have you seen the cast before?
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Shenae Grimes-Beech, who plays the role of Sara, is known for her role in The Detail, 90210, Naturally, Sadie and Degrassi: The Next Generation. Meanwhile, Sara’s mother, Beth Broderick has starred in Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Making the Grade. The role of Josh is played by Niall Matter, who is known for his role in The Predator, Watchmen and Primeval: New World.
According to the official IMDb page, other cast members include Peter Benson as the Christmas Rapper and Daniel Bacon as the town’s Mayor. Meanwhile, Michelle Creber plays Lynette, Alistair Abell plays Uncle Ted and Tara Pratt is in the role of Imogene.
Bobby Stewart plays Mr. Clarkson, while Remy Marthaller plays a little girl contestant and Jana Benoit plays Brooke. Moreover, Sofia Hodsoni is in the role of Ellie and Maria Yanagisawa plays Becca.
Behind the scenes of When I Think of Christmas
The new, original movie When I Think of Christmas, comes from Seasonal Road Productions Ltd, with Harvey Kahn and Stephanie Germain as executive producers. Co-executive producers are Allen Lewis, Ariella Port and Michael Shepard, while Charles Cooper serves as a producer. The movie is directed by Peter Benson from a script penned by Blythe Robe and Mike Robe. The film’s music comes from Sean William.
Meanwhile, the original song, When I Think of Christmas was co-written by six-time Grammy Award winner Amy Grant, Matt Maher and Jason Ingram.
When does the movie premiere?
When I Think of Christmas premieres on Hallmark Channel on Sunday, November 20 at 8 pm ET/PT as part of the network’s beloved Countdown to Christmas.
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