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Actress Erin Cahill (of "Love Fall and Order," "Random Acts of Christmas") shines in the holiday film, “Christmas on the Range,” as Kendall Riley, devoted rancher’s daughter who is strong-willed and determined to expand her family farm.
Even though it’s Christmastime, when you expect “Peace-on-earth, good will toward men…,” Kendall’s neighbor, Brick McCree (portrayed by A Martinez), will stop at nothing to sabotage Kendall and turn the Riley farm into financial ruin.
Lindsay Wagner and A Martinez - 2019 Christmas On The Range
When Brick’s ex-wife, Lillian (portrayed by Lindsay Wagner), and son, Clint (portrayed by Nicholas Gonzalez), discover he has cancer, they return to the ranch for the holidays, anticipating it might be his last. From there, you might expect Brick’s Grinch-like heart to soften and mellow, but an old vendetta from the past stirs up a hornet’s nest that he can’t seem to let go.
When Kendall initially meets Clint in an intense moment when her cow is birthing, she is relieved to discover Clint is a veterinarian. Thankfully, he has arrived at just at the right time to help deliver the breach baby calf. Kendall immediately warms to Clint after that, until she discovers he is Brick’s son. Kendall justifiably fears Clint has joined up with his father in an effort to spy on her farming methods and conspire against her in an effort to make her lose the ranch. But... is there a chance he might only be there to make things right? Can Clint McCree, Brick McCree's son, be trusted, after all?
Erin Cahill and Nicholas Gonzalez - 2019 Christmas On The Range
Good friends in the community stand by Kendall’s side and are always there for her when she needs them, especially her friends at the beauty shop, who enjoy gossiping and are quite intrigued by the fact that Kendall seems to be gradually opening up her heart to Clint McCree. Can Kendall actually have faith and trust in him, even though he is Brick’s son?
Is it possible for Rancher Brick McCree to ever change? Can deep hurts from the past be mended like fences and a gate to the future be opened that unites these two families?
I was so engrossed by what was going to happen next, I couldn’t wait to see the next scene. There was such a great mix of high level intensity and funny, laugh-at-loud, lighthearted levity.
This Christmas adventure is filled with lots of action, adversity, and triumph, secrets from the past, revenge, redemption, love and family.
I most definitely recommend seeing “Christmas on the Range” this Holiday Season. By the way, this movie would make an excellent stocking stuffer.
I am so thrilled to share with you all today my Interview with actress Erin Cahill, who has starred in several Hallmark Original Movies, including Sleigh Bells Ring, Last Vermont Christmas, and Love, Fall and Order! You may also recognize her from the Lifetime Christmas movies Hometown Christmas and Random Acts of Christmas!
Today I'm going to be speaking to Erin about her newest film, an ImagiComm Entertainment holiday movie, Christmas on the Range, which is available on DVD - December 10, 2019 and currently available via digital streaming through Vudu.
I was over-joyed to have the opportunity to ask Erin some questions about her new Christmas movie! She is so genuinely warm and friendly in all of her responses!
Please scroll on down to see our interview for Christmas on the Range and watch a trailer for the film below! If you enjoy the country and Christmas, you are going to love it!
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INTERVIEW
ACTRESS
ERIN CAHILL
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2019 Christmas On The Range
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Welcome Erin to ‘It’s a Wonderful Movie,’ where we chat about family-friendly movies and shows on TV!
Please share with us the storyline to your INSP film, Christmas on the Range!
Erin Cahill:Christmas on the Range was truly one of the best experiences of my career so far! From the moment I got the offer with this beautiful story, to meeting our incredible director, our absolutely fabulous cast, and then working with this magical crew. It was a dream every step of the way! I am so thrilled to be telling a story this beautiful and one set at Christmas time!
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Oh, it sounds wonderful! I can’t wait to see it! Plus, I’ve had the honor of interviewing your director, Gary Wheeler. It’s obvious he makes every one of his movies such a fun set.
image: Love, Fall and Order - Hallmark Crown Media
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: In Christmas on the Range you play a rancher’s daughter, and in the recent Hallmark Channel movie, Love, Fall and Order, you portrayed a farmer’s daughter. Do you consider yourself to be more country or city?
Erin Cahill: Oh my goodness, I absolutely love that question! Truthfully, I consider myself to be both! I grew up in the woods in Virginia, but then we went to New York all the time, so I will claim being city and country as the mood suits because I truly was raised in both and truly feel comfortable in both! Although I do have to say that lately, I cannot get enough of nature and the trees. So filming Christmas on the Range in the mountains of Georgia was perfection!
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Awe… it sounds breathtaking! I know just what you mean about your love of nature. Being a farmer’s daughter, myself, the setting of this movie out in the country - certainly draws me in.
Erin Cahill - 2019 Christmas On The Range
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: On an average day, do you prefer a T-shirt/Sweater, Jeans, and boots or a dress and heels?
Erin Cahill: I would say that I am much more a jeans and boots kind of gal! I am currently doing this interview in overalls and a T-shirt! :-)
Erin Cahill and Nicholas Gonzalez - 2019 Christmas On The Range
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Did you ride a horse much in Christmas on the Range? If so, had you ever ridden before?
Erin Cahill: Yes, in Christmas on the Range my character rode horses the entire movie. It was a dream come true as I have ridden off and on my entire adult life and have always wanted to ride a horse on camera! The entire time we were filming I kept saying that I wanted to do this as a series! DREAM. COME. TRUE!! I’m so thankful!!!
Erin Cahill - 2019 Christmas On The Range
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: The setting for Christmas on the Range looks beautiful. Where was this movie filmed?
Erin Cahill: This movie was filmed in the mountains of Georgia right near the border of North Carolina. To say it was one of the most beautiful places I have ever been or filmed would be an understatement! I want to go back there as often as I can!
image: Erin Cahill and Kevin McGarry - courtesy Lifetime
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: In addition to Christmas on the Range coming out on DVD and streaming this Christmas, you also have a Lifetime Christmas movie, Random Acts of Christmas, premiering this Holiday season. Have you ever experienced a random act of kindness in your own life?
Erin Cahill: Oh my goodness… I feel like I get to experience little random acts of kindness often! I always think it is our angels winking at us, and I thank them out loud every time! Doing this movie certainly inspired me to surprise people this Christmas season with little gifts and treats! It really inspired me to make a difference and spread love and joy!
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Awe... I love that, Erin… what happiness and fulfillment it brings to our own lives to give to others!
Erin Cahill and Nicholas Gonzalez - 2019 Christmas On The Range
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: You certainly have incredible leading men in your movies! In Christmas on the Range you starred alongside Nicholas Gonzalez (The Good Doctor), and in Love, Fall and Order there was Trevor Donovan (Nostalgic Christmas) and in the Lifetime Christmas movie, Random Acts of Christmas, you’re teamed up with Kevin McGarry (When Calls the Heart, Heartland). What was it like playing opposite of each of these actors?
Erin Cahill: I have to say, this year was beyond incredible with the leading men I got to work with! They are fabulous actors both on and off camera and are now my dear friends. Looking back on this year, I am pinching myself!
image: Trevor Donovan and Erin Cahill - Love, Fall and Order - Hallmark Crown Media
Lindsay Wagner and A Martinez - 2019 Christmas On The Range
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Also, what was it like working with your co-stars A Martinez and Lindsay Wagner (who are legends in the acting world), in Christmas on the Range?
Erin Cahill: You said it exactly correctly… They are absolute LEGENDS! I soaked in every second I got with them. Watching them work was like a master acting class. Talking to them was such a gift, both personally and professionally! I love and admire these wonderful people. Did I mention how absolutely grateful I am this year?! :))
Erin Cahill - 2019 Christmas On The Range
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Since you are starring in a Christmas movie, what are some of your own personal all-time favorite Christmas movies?
Erin Cahill: Oh my goodness, Christmas is not only one of my favorite times of year, but it is one of my favorite feelings! That feeling of love and family and connectedness and joy… It is my absolute favorite thing! I love the classics like White Christmas and Miracle on 34th Street. I also love A Christmas Story and have to watch it every year with my family because it is our tradition! My husband and I love the movie Love Actually at Christmas time and the movie The Holiday! We end up watching all of those movies every year!
2019 Christmas On The Range
Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: What does it mean to you, personally, to create movies… that families can sit down and gather with one another - to watch together? What do you hope viewers will take away from watching Christmas on the Range?
Erin Cahill: Being able to do these Christmas movies is such a gift. It is truly incredible to do something that the entire family can watch together and where I know people will be moved and inspired. Christmas on the Range is one of my favorite projects for that reason. It has light and fun moments, but it is a story about the depths of humanity and forgiveness and love. I hope that people take away from this beautiful film how important we all are to each other and how forgiveness and love are imperative, not only at Christmas time, but at all times. This movie is a piece of my heart and I hope it touches the hearts of everyone who watches it!
Erin Cahill - 2019 Christmas On The Range
Thank you so much, Erin, for sharing your movie here with us! I know my family and many of my followers here have already enjoyed seeing you in your other TV movies, and we cannot wait to watch you star in this Christmas movie, too!
I also want to extend a special thank you to Tina at INSP for all of her efforts in arranging this special interview with Erin! All of your work here is greatly appreciated!
From the cast to location, it is always fascinating to hear behind-the-scenes details of the film-making experience and especially, in this case, the enjoyment Erin took in the horse-back riding and the incredible, gorgeous country landscape in Christmas on the Range.
To all my followers here... I'm so grateful for you taking the time to read my interview with Erin. Be sure and check out the trailer for the film below, and you can watch the movie through streaming at Vudu or Order the DVD - through Amazon! (Makes a great stocking stuffer!)
Hello Blog Friends & Followers! My Nickname is Net and more than Anything, I love my Savior, Jesus, and my precious Family! It's my joy to share and review Movies here on this Blog ~ that the entire Family can watch together on TV! Thank YOU so much for stopping by, Please leave a Comment... I enjoy hearing from You! ~ Net
