Hallmark Announces Cast of Christmas Movie, “Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story” - See WHO Made The Cut

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Hallmark is scoring big with their latest casting news for "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story," announced exclusively today via Variety.

This football-themed film is stacking its roster with star power, headlined by Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, and Joe Pantoliano, with supporting roles from Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aaron, and Steve Schirripa.

According to Variety, several Buffalo Bills players will make appearances in the film, including head coach Sean McDermott, running back Ray Davis, safety Damar Hamlin, offensive tackle Dion Dawkins, tight end Dawson Knox, long snapper Reid Ferguson, defensive tackle DeWayne Carter, and wide receiver Joshua Palmer.

The film will also feature a host of special cameos. Bills legend Jim Kelly, along with former players Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood, and Andre Reed, are all set to appear, as well as team announcer Chris Brown. Luke Russert, son of the late journalist and devoted Bills fan Tim Russert, will also make a cameo.

Hallmark also released this official storyline:

"The Quinns and DeLucas have lived next door to each other for decades in the shadow of Highmark Stadium – the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that revolve around cheering for their favorite team – especially at the holidays when they celebrate the last home game before Christmas. Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn (Roden) and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe DeLuca (Daddario) have always been close friends, but Gabe has always held a torch for her – a fact obvious to their families (Pollan, Aaron, Schirripa)…and everyone else who crosses their path.

When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy (Pantoliano) that someone anonymously helped her family get by after he was drafted more than 60 years ago – and that he continues to receive a Christmas gift each year to this day –she decides to find his benefactor and give her uncle a Christmas he’ll always remember. Aided by Bills Mafia friends of theirs, Morgan and Gabe work together to unwrap the gifter’s identity. Along the way, Gabe’s love for Morgan deepens and in turn, she begins to see him in a new light though neither is daring enough to admit their feelings.

Meanwhile, Morgan’s hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked. That is, until Gabe takes matters into his own hands and uses his connections with the Bills to pull off the surprise of a lifetime for Morgan and both their families that will make this a Christmas they’ll never forget."


Look for “Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story” to air during Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas 2025!

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My Fake Fiance

MOVIE REVIEW

My Fake Fiance:

ABCfamily Movie starring Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence



CAST:

Melissa Joan Hart ... Jennifer
Joseph Lawrence ... Vince
Burgess Jenkins ... Steve
Jason MacDonald ... David
Nicole Tubiola ... Courtney
Steve Schirripa ... The Monkey
Rhoda Griffis ... Val
Mike Pniewski ... Al
Patricia French ... Catherine
Robert Pralgo ... Ben
Elizabeth Keener ... Carmen





PLOT:

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Oil and water get along better than Jennifer (Melissa Joan Hart) and Vince (Joey Lawrence), who meet at a friend’s wedding. But when they see the haul of presents and cash their friends receive, the cash strapped duo resolve to join forces and come up with a plan. They decide to fake a relationship, engagement and wedding - and stay together long enough to make it look authentic. But real feelings get in the way when these two actually start to fall for each other.



Movie Review:
Okay... Wow! How to describe this one? It's hard to resist it - even though the main characters are completely misguided in their decisions. As described above, they meet at a mutual's friends wedding, clash, and yet decide to pretend they are in love and getting married. Why?, you may ask... well, just to get all the wonderful gifts, of course!
So, the couple... Jennifer (Melissa Joan Hart) and Vince (Joseph Lawrence) are living a complete lie and deceiving all of their friends and family. This adds a lot of stress on both of their lives and guilt - yet, they keep it up throughout the movie... partially I believe, because they are falling in love with one another and wish it were real.
It's not a movie for young viewers, due to all the lying and deception, which is always wrong. Jennifer's best guy friend is stereotypically gay and helps her shop for her bride gown. And, there is a scene where Jennifer and Vince are kissing in her bed, but before things move on, Jennifer's niece interrupts.
There's a mix of good and bad in this one. In the end, the truth sets them free and love is triumphant!
I imagine this movie will be extra appealing to fans of Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence. I know I was glad to see them both, especially Joey, who I've been a fan of all the way back to Gimme a Break. They were quirky and witty and it was just extremely fun to watch their characters spar back and forth! It's a terrific Romantic Comedy that had me laughing throughout.


See or Skip:
See, cute Romantic Comedy, however this one is Not for young viewers!
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