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Hallmark Channel has announced the new, original movie, My Southern Family Christmas, starring Grey’s Anatomy star Jaicy Elliot and Evil Dead actor, Bruce Campbell. Other actors include Ryan Rottman, Brian McNamara and Moira Kelly. Meanwhile, the movie forms part of the network’s popular Countdown to Christmas programming event. Read on to find out more about the movie, including the plot, more about the cast, and details of the movie’s premiere.
My Southern Family Christmas on Hallmark Channel
According to the official synopsis, My Southern Family Christmas tells the story of a woman, who wants to get to know her biological father, Everett. Under the guise of a journalist, Campbell pretends to be writing a story about a tight-knit community that makes Christmas special. She finally has a chance to meet her father for the first time, without him even knowing who she really is.
Meanwhile, as Campbell spends time with Everett and his family, along with the town’s record keeper, Jackson, she realizes families are messy, wonderful things. Finally, she must decide if she is going to keep her identity a secret or reveal the truth to her father. This is a decision that will change the family’s Christmas forever.
Where have you seen the cast before?
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The role of Campbell is played by Jaicy Elliot, known for her roles in Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19 and the upcoming Hallmark movie, Romance in Style. Meanwhile, the role of Campbell’s father is played by Bruce Campbell who has starred in Ash vs Evil Dead, Jack of All Trades, Xena: Warrior Princess and Burn Notice. Ryan Rottman plays Jackson and has previously been seen in Guidance, while Brian McNamara has starred in Magnum P.I. Meanwhile, Moira Kelly has starred in The Cutting Edge.
According to the official IMDb page, other cast members include Bri Collins as Mary, Gralen Bryant Banks as Mayor Thomas and Sarah S. Fisher as a journalist.
Behind the scenes of My Southern Family Christmas
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The new, original Hallmark movie comes from Evergreen Films, with executive producers Daniel Lewis and J.R. “Rick” Carter. Lewis and Melissa West serve as producers, while the movie is directed by Emily Moss Wilson from a script penned by Wilson and Alys Murray.
When does the movie premiere?
My Southern Family Christmas premieres on Hallmark Channel on Thursday, November 24 at 8 pm ET/PT as part of the network’s Countdown to Christmas.
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