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Readers may remember that Operation Nutcracker previously aired on Hallmark Movies Now as part of the network’s Christmas in July. Meanwhile, Hallmark Movies Now has since upgraded and is now Hallmark+.
Moreover, anyone who didn’t see the movie in July can now enjoy a premiere of Operation Nutcracker on Hallmark Channel as part of the Countdown to Christmas 2024 programming event.
Operation Nutcracker heading to Hallmark Channel
According to the official synopsis, Operation Nutcracker sees event planner extraordinaire Lottie Morgan (Ashley Newbrough) given the opportunity of a lifetime amidst her hectic schedule. She gets to plan a high-profile Christmas charity auction for the country’s most philanthropic family, the Warbys.
Meanwhile, the black sheep of the family, Tristan Warby (Christopher Russell) is entrusted with bringing home the prized auction item, “Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker.” However, when it goes missing in an unfortunate luggage swap, Lottie has no chance but to team up with Tristan to track down the right bag to save the event.
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By investigating the bag they do have, Lottie and Tristan find an agenda that can be used as a blueprint for their hunt, dubbed Operation Nutcracker. They set out to search the city for the missing luggage, hoping fate will be on their side and that they will be able to track down the precious nutcracker in time – thus restoring the magic of Christmas.
Where have you seen the cast before?
Ashley Newbrough, who plays Lottie, is known for her role in Love on the Right Course. Meanwhile, Christopher Russell, who plays Tristan, has previously starred in The Secret Gift of Christmas.
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Meanwhile, according to the official IMDb page for Operation Nutcracker, the movie also stars Darryl Hinds (Six Days to Die) as Dave, Mia SwamiNathan (Work It Out Wombats!) as Joey, and Lara Amersey (Warehouse 13) as Pam.
Moreover, Ann Pirvu (Reign) plays Jules Warby, Kent Sheridan (Chesapeake Shores) is in the role of Jerry, Lily Gao (Chapelwaite) plays Vanessa and Jennifer Dale (SurrealEstate) is in the role of Evelyne. See the full list of cast members on IMDb here.
Behind the scenes of Operation Nutcracker
The new, original movie, Operation Nutcracker hails from Vortex Media. Justin Rebello and Jessie Ikeman serve as producers and Bill Marks, Nataline Rodrigues, and Christopher Giroux are executive producers. Josh Ary serves as line producer and the movie is directed by David Weaver from a script by Katy Brier and Erica Deutschman.
When does Operation Nutcracker premiere on Hallmark Channel?
The Hallmark Channel premiere of Operation Nutcracker is on Friday, October 25, at 8 pm ET/PT. Moreover, the movie will be available to stream on Peacock up to 72 hours after the premiere.