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Great American Family revealed today that Cameron Mathison's co-star for the Christmas movie he is filming right now is... Jill Wagner!
Did YOU get it right?
I almost did. Does that count? Nope. I said Danica McKellar, but I also mentioned it was really hard choosing between her and Jill Wagner because I love them both! Ugh... so close!
Anyway... so it's Jill and Cameron reuniting again! I personally loved them together in "A Merry Christmas Wish"! They had such great chemistry in that - it should be fun to see them paired once again.
See all the details for their new movie in Great American Media's press release:
NEW YORK, NY – April 2, 2026 – Great American Media announced An Accidental Arctic Christmas, reuniting beloved Great American stars Cameron Mathison (Home Sweet Anniversary, A Merry Christmas Wish) and Jill Wagner (“Lioness,” A Merry Christmas Wish) premiering as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.
“This year’s Great American Christmas represents a maturation of our business and the highest level of talent and storytelling we have ever brought to the screen. From beloved stars to richly layered stories, every film reflects our commitment to creative excellence. Our success as a business in the five years since launch has allowed us to reinvest in content that will yield our most compelling and complete Christmas slate to date and will be a true celebration of the reason for the season,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media.
In An Accidental Arctic Christmas, single dad, Jim (Mathison) and his spirited, science-minded 20-year-old daughter, Isla (Maya Rose Skabar), share a tradition of alternating who decides how they spend Christmas each year. Jim, a former major league baseball player turned broadcaster, never misses hosting his annual Christmas Eve show from Times Square – until Isla persuades him to take a once-in-a-lifetime Arctic cruise, promising they will return in time for his broadcast.
When a timing mix-up leaves them stranded in an arctic town after their ship departs without them, their carefully planned holiday quickly turns into an unforgettable adventure. With no planes, trains, or automobiles available, they must rely on wildlife conservationist Jane (Wagner) and her rugged tundra buggy to navigate the frozen wilderness. As they journey through the awe-inspiring Arctic – from the glow of the Aurora Borealis to the famed Polar Bear Capital of the World—Isla embraces the glory of nature, Jim wrestles with letting go of control, and Jane brings heart and charm to the path forward.
This is Bure’s third film for the 2026 holiday lineup. The “Queen of Christmas” stars in Home Sweet Anniversary with co-star Mathison, the third film in the Home Sweet franchise and sequel to last year’s successful theatrical film, Another Sweet Christmas. Additionally, Bure stars in One More Christmas with Jonathan Scarfe, and executive produces An Accidental Arctic Christmas, currently filming in Canada.
An Accidental Arctic Christmas is a Magic Motion Media production in association with CandyRock Entertainment. Candace Cameron Bure is Executive Producer along with Jeffery Brooks, Ford Englerth, Tim Owens, Eric Jarboe and Holly A. Hines, and Robin Dunne. Caitlin Delaney serves as Producer. Michael Shepard, Justin Kelly, and Pino Halili serve as Supervising Producers, along with Kathy Ceroni and Laurie Singleton as Associate Producers. An Accidental Arctic Christmas is written by Robin Dunne & Arcade Riley.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is theleader in faith and family entertainment, and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.
ABOUT CANDYROCK ENTERTAINMENT
CandyRock Entertainment is a joint venture between award winning actress, producer and New York Times Best Selling Author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment, Ford Englerth and Jeffery Brooks. CandyRock Entertainment has developed, produced, and distributed over 40 television projects, lifestyle programming, and feature length films with an emphasis on family-friendly content.
Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Head of Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
pamslay@gacmedia.com
818.415.3784
media@crosswindpr.com
Please share your thoughts on this movie in comments below. Are you looking forward to seeing Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison paired together again?









I know GAF doesn't really have that many actors/actresses, but I kind of wish they would pair them differently rather than keep pairing the same actors/actresses in different movies. I thought Jill and Cameron were ok in their 1st movie. I guess there aren't many options left for Jill since she has worked with most of the leading men already. GAF needs more actors. The movie sounds ok. I am not jumping up for joy to watch. Maybe it will change when I see commercials. It doesn't sound very Christmas. We haven't seen Cameron and Danica, Cindy Busby, Jillian Murray. I don't know.
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Sabrina
I love a good ol’ gotta get home/get to a certain destination by Christmas. This one sounds great!
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I was wrong, too, but I bet it will be great with Jill!
ReplyDeleteChristie
Changed Agencies, so life's been crazy.
ReplyDeleteJust came over to Wish:
Net, a Blessed Birthday π filled with all the Love, Happiness and Joy, you so richly deserve!!
Thank you for All the Amazing things you do in God's Name, and the Inspiration you bring Us All.
Love & Prayers my dear friend ππ
P. S. - Yeah, I Loved Cameron and Jill together!!
How soon till Christmas π
Yet in my excitement, for Me the Greatest Event & Gift to the World-
Is Our Perfect Son- Jesus Christ died for our Unworthy Sins, then 3 days later God showed the world, His Love & Power and Jesus was Resurrected in All His Divine Gloryππ
Wishing Everyone many Blessings this Easter Weekend.
Kathy, Thank you so much for this beautiful message and remembering my birthday before I even mentioned it. You are such a dear sweet friend.
DeleteI so appreciate you also sharing in the joy of our risen Savior!!! I pray you also had a beautiful, peaceful Easter - remembering God's greatest gift to us!!!
Blessings to you!!! πΌ✝️
This is good news! Love Jill!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Net! My motto is eat lots of cake! There's no calories in birthday cake!!
Joyce, Thank you so much, sweetie, for the lovely birthday message! I truly enjoyed some delicious cake... it was so good!
DeleteIt ended up being such a wonderful weekend, especially getting to spend it surrounded by family.
I hope GAFAM or UPTV pick up movies
ReplyDeleteInterpreting Love
Sara Fletcher & Toby Alexander Smith
Sleeping Beauty Next Door
Sleeping Beauty Next Door
Aubrey Reynolds, Jake Stormoen
Enchanting Christmas
Emily Sweet, Brando White, Ava Jarque
Dishing Up Love
Ali Durham, Tyler Courtad
Love Across Time
Aubrey Reynolds, Toby Alexander-Smith
A Toast to Love
Brooke Burfitt, Daniel Lundh
Cinderella in the Caribbean
Emma Reinagel, Conor McGee
Lost in Love
Sara Fletcher, Nick Ferry
Quest for Love
Jake Stormoen, Eva Hamilton, Jonny Swenson
Journey to Love
Emily Sweet, Conor McGee
Christmas Roses
Rosie Darling, Becky Borczon, Casey Elliott, Bruce Newbold
A Christmas of Wonders
Krystin Arroyo, James Gaisford
Mr. Right
Sierra Reid, Tanner Gillman
I have seen a good few of those and wouldn't say any of them are brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI like the look of Interpreting Love and it should appear somewhere pretty soon.
Sleeping Beauty Next Door is currently available with ads free on Tubi - it's a strange sort of movie where the heroine has an odd syndrome where she passes out when someone goes to kiss her - not riveting but I've seen a lot worse
Quest For Love is an old movie which I'm sure you could find somewhere if you look , it turns up quite often - Florence
Quest For Love full movie currently available on You.Tube - Florence
ReplyDeleteFlorence, I've seen that on YT! I watched it last year, and I remember it being lighthearted and kinda fun. Not sure if all of the acting was great, but it was still an okay watch for me. Have you watched it, yet?
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