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The new, original movie Christmas on Cherry Lane sees three families make a heartfelt connection on Hallmark Channel. The movie airs in December as part of the network’s popular Countdown to Christmas programming event. Read on to find out more about the movie and its cast and view beautiful images taken on the film set and a trailer.
Christmas on Cherry Lane on Hallmark Channel
According to the official synopsis, past and present Christmas Eves across the decades bring a connection between three families who share a common thread. In one, a young couple John and Lizzie (John Brotherton and Erin Cahill) prepare to welcome their first child. As they settle into their new home on Christmas Eve, a well-meaning family unexpectedly descends on them.
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Meanwhile, empty nester Regina (Catherine Bell) and her fiancé, Nelson (James Denton) are ready to start a new chapter together. However, Regina’s grown children want to cling to the past and try to sway her to do the same.
Moreover, another couple, Mike and Zain (Jonathan Bennett) and (Vincent Rodriguez III) are thrilled as they unexpectedly get the opportunity to expand their family on Christmas Eve. This leads them to scramble to get the house ready while in the throes of an almost complete kitchen remodel.
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Three couples celebrate the holidays in their own special ways while navigating these turning points in their lives. Through doing so, they become closer and a surprising connection between them all is revealed.
Where have you seen the cast before?
According to the movie’s IMDb page, Catherine Bell, who plays Regina, is known for her roles in Good Witch and Bruce Almighty, while James Denton, who plays her husband Nelson is known for Good Witch and A Kiss Before Christmas. Jonathan Bennett, who plays the role of Mike, has been seen in Mean Girls and The Christmas House.
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Meanwhile, John Brotherton who plays John Hamilton, has previously starred in Fuller House and Furious 7. Erin Cahill, who plays Lizzie, is known for her roles in Cut to the Chase and Sleepy Hollow. Moreover, Fred Henderson, who plays Frank Sawyer, has previously starred in Final Destination 2 and The Company You Keep.
Vincent Rodriguez III, who plays Zain Harrelson has been seen in Designated Survivor and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, while Garrett Black, who plays Greg Johnston, has starred in Mystery 101 and Motherland: Fort Salem. Eva Tavares plays the role of Ivy and has previously starred in Turner & Hooch and Love Served Here. Amanda Khan who plays Ann Porter is known for her roles in Fire Country and The Flash, while James Kot, who plays Brett, has been seen in Virgin River and The Good Doctor.
Meanwhile, Ezra Wilson, who plays Peter Sawyer, is known for his roles in Virgin River, while Ashton Lim, who plays Sam, has starred in Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater. Darby Steeves, who plays Vicky Baker, has starred in Fourth Down and Love and Motherland: Fort Salem, while Milana Wan, who plays Tina, is known for The Good Doctor. Moreover, Simon Farrell, who plays Hector has previously been seen in Side Walks.
Behind the scenes of Christmas on Cherry Lane
The new, original movie, Christmas on Cherry Lane hails from Hallmark Media, with Kimberley Bradley and Jonathan Eskenas as executive producers. Meanwhile, Antonio Cupo and Stephen Harmaty serve as producers. The movie is directed by Gail Harvey from a script penned by Rick Garman.
When does Christmas on Cherry Lane premiere on Hallmark?
Christmas on Cherry Lane premieres on Saturday, December 9 at 8 pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s annual Countdown to Christmas programming event.
Readers can enjoy a trailer for the movie here.
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