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Jaicy Elliot and Brant Daugherty star in Joyeux Noel, a new, original Hallmark movie airing as part of the network’s Countdown to Christmas programming event. They star as two co-workers, sent to a French village to uncover the love story behind a popular painting. While there, they go on to discover their own love story. The movie was partly filmed on location in beautiful Rouen, France. Read on to find out more about the movie, including its plot and its cast, and enjoy beautiful photos taken on the film set.
Jaicy Elliott & Brant Daugherty in Joyeux Noel on Hallmark
According to the movie’s official synopsis, Lea (Elliot) is a copy editor and aspiring journalist. She is set on an assignment with her co-worker, Mark (Daugherty), a seasoned journalist at The Post. The co-workers are sent to a small French village to uncover the love story behind the popular Mon Fleur painting. Meanwhile, that particular painting is said to possess a magic that brings soul mates together.
Mark doesn’t believe the legend behind the painting but continues investigating with Lea, who is curious to find out if it is true. As the two journalists search to uncover the young couple’s love story, they discover something more meaningful – the magic of the Christmas Market and their own happy endings.
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Where have you seen the cast before?
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Grey’s Anatomy fans will recognize Jaicy Elliot, who plays Lea in the new movie. She is also known for her role in My Southern Family Christmas. Meanwhile, Brant Daugherty is famous for his roles in Pretty Little Liars and Dear White People.
According to the official IMDb page for the movie, other cast members include JR Esposito, who plays a TV reporter and has previously starred in A Christmas Story Christmas and Barbarian. Michael Obiora plays Brian Darnell and is known for his roles in Luther and Hotel Babylon.
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Other cast members that are thus far uncredited include Vincent Nemeth (The Transporter) and Blanche Ravalec (Moonraker).
Behind the scenes of Joyeux Noel
The new, original movie Joyeux Noel hails from Hallmark Media with Nancy Bennett and David Sweeney acting as executive producers. Jeff Beach and Phillip J. Roth are producers, while Sufo Evtimov acts at the line producer. The movie is directed by Jessica Harmon from a script penned by Brant Daugherty and Kim Daugherty.
When does Joyeux Noel premiere on Hallmark Channel?
Joyeux Noel premieres on Sunday, October 29, at 8 pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. The movie forms part of the network’s much-loved Countdown to Christmas programming event.
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