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A charming, festive movie is coming to Hallmark Channel in the form of A Cozy Christmas Inn. Meanwhile, the movie stars Jodie Sweetin and David O’Donnell along with other popular actors. Read on to find out more about the movie, including the plot, the cast and images from the film.
A Cozy Christmas Inn on Hallmark Channel
According to the official synopsis, A Cozy Christmas Inn tells the story of real estate tycoon, Sharon Farris (Vivica A. Fox). The holidays are quickly approaching and she knows what she wants for Christmas: a small, picturesque bed & breakfast in the cute town of Garland, Alaska. She was so determined to get her hands on that property at any cost, she sends one of her junior executives, Erika McNicol (Sweetin), to convince the owner to sell.
However, much to Erika’s surprise, the owner is Andy Holliday (O’Donnell), her former college boyfriend. As she spends time in the Christmas-centric town, trying to convince Andy and his father, Frank Holliday (Brian Doyle-Murray) to sell the property to Sharon, the city girl finds herself falling in love with the charms of Garland and her former boyfriend.
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Moreover, the experience changes Erika so much that she learns that business has been poor and he is on the verge of bankruptcy. She decides to use her knowledge and experience to help him keep the bed & breakfast that she has been sent to take away from him.
However, is there enough time before December 25th to successfully turn everything around? Even more importantly, as their relationship develops, will Erika and Andy be able to avoid their previous mistakes and live happily ever after?
Where have you seen the cast before?
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Jodie Sweetin, who plays Erika is known for her roles in Fuller House and Merry & Bright. Meanwhile, David O’Donnell, who plays Andy, starred in A Christmas in Vermont and Christmas Under Wraps. The role of innkeeper Frank is played by Brian Doyle-Murray who has been seen in Lodge 49. Moreover, Erika’s boss, Sharon Farris, is played by Vivica A. Fox, who has starred in Summer in the City.
According to the official IMDb page, other cast members include Peter Jacobson as Martin, Jennifer Aspen as Claire and Kim Shaw as Joy. Moreover, Page Petrucka plays Hattie, Anita Rice plays Faith Holliday and Yolanda Stange is Alana. Antonio D. Charity is in the role of Oscar, Jessica Deshong plays Stephanie, Melanie Nelson is Dina and Scott Christopher plays Ed.
Behind the scenes of A Cozy Christmas Inn
A Cozy Christmas Inn comes from Hybrid Productions, with Barry Barnoltz, Jeffrey Schenck and Zelma Kiwi executive producing. Meanwhile, Brian Nolan is a co-producer, Peter Sullivan is a producer and Dan Golden is the line producer. The movie is directed by Peter Sullivan from a script by Jennifer Notas Shapiro, based on a story by Schenck and Sullivan.
When does A Cozy Christmas Inn premiere on Hallmark Channel?
A Cozy Christmas Inn premieres on Friday, October 28 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s annual Countdown to Christmas programming event.
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