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Hallmark Chiefs Movie Set to Feature Andy Reid, Several Players in Kansas City
Hallmark says several other surprise appearances are also in the works as filming begins in Kansas City
Updated: 3:47 p.m. CDT July 11, 2024
The cast of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story has expanded to include several actors who could deliver Super Bowl-worthy performances. On Thursday, Hallmark announced that the highly anticipated holiday movie will feature Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and several players in cameo roles. The film, which centers on a love story between a Chiefs superfan and a team employee, is currently filming in and around Kansas City. In addition to Reid, the film will also feature offensive lineman Trey Smith, wide receiver Mecole Hardman, running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, defensive end George Karlaftis and other players who have yet to be announced. Diedrich Bader (American Housewife, Office Space), Megyn Price (The Ranch, Rules of Engagement), Richard Riehle (Barry, Office Space) and Christine Ebersole (Bob Hearts Abishola, The Kominsky Method) have also been added to the cast. The film will also feature a special appearance by Chiefs fan and red carpet correspondent Taylen Biggs. “After the film was announced, fan excitement was at an all-time high. With Coach Reid, Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman Jr., Clyde Edwards-Helaire and George Karlaftis joining us for the game, viewers will have even more to look forward to,” Samantha DiPippo, senior vice president of programming for Hallmark Media, said in a press release Thursday. Kansas City residents have also been cast as extras in the film, which will be shot entirely in Kansas City, including GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and Independence Square, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland. The film, which stars Tyler Hynes (“Shifting Gears,” “Three Wise Men and a Baby”), Hunter King (“Two Scoops of Italy,” “The Santa Summit”) and Ed Begley Jr. (“Young Sheldon,” “Better Call Saul”), will premiere on Hallmark Channel during its 15th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. NFL Films and Skydance Sports are executive producers of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs LoveSynopsis:Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’ synopsis:Alana Higman (King) is convinced that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them the favorites to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick (Hynes), the director of fan engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spend time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them, but when her grandfather’s (Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs lucky winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny, and even questions her future with Derrick — unless, of course, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.
The Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story cast has added several individuals capable of delivering Super Bowl-caliber performances.
On Thursday, Hallmark announced that the highly anticipated Christmas movie will feature Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and several players in cameo roles.
Filming for the movie, which centers on a love story between a Chiefs superfan and a team employee, is currently underway in and around Kansas City.
In addition to Reid, the film will also feature offensive lineman Trey Smith, wide receiver Mecole Hardman, running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, defensive end George Karlaftis and other players yet to be announced.
Didier Bader (American housewife, office space), Megyn Price (The Ranch, Rules of Engagement), Richard Riehle (Barry, Office space) and Christine Ebersole (Bob Hearts Abishola, The Kominsky Method) have also been added to the cast.
The film will also feature a special appearance by Chiefs fan and red carpet correspondent Taylen Biggs.
“Following the announcement of the film, fan excitement has been through the roof. With Coach Reid, Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman Jr., Clyde Edwards-Helaire and George Karlaftis getting in the game with us, viewers will have even more to look forward to,” Samantha DiPippo, senior vice president of programming for Hallmark Media, said in a press release Thursday.
Local residents have also been cast as extras in the film, which will be shot entirely in Kansas City, including at Arrowhead Stadium’s GEHA Field and Independence Square, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland.
The film, starring Tyler Hynes (“Shifting Gears,” “Three Wise Men and a Baby”), Hunter King (“Two Scoops of Italy,” “The Santa Summit”) and Ed Begley Jr. (“Young Sheldon,” “Better Call Saul”), will premiere on Hallmark Channel during its 15th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event.
NFL Films and Skydance Sports are executive producers of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, alongside executive producer Dustin Rikert. David Wulf also produces the film. John Putch is directing from a screenplay by Julie Sherman Wolfe.
In addition to the film, Hallmark and the Chiefs organization said special game-day activations, co-branded merchandise and more will be available later this year.
Synopsis of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story:
Alana Higman (King) is convinced that her family’s history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them the favorites to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick (Hynes), director of fan engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the couple spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them, but when her grandfather’s (Begley Jr.) lucky Chiefs winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she’s believed about destiny and even questions her future with Derrick — unless, of course, a little Christmas magic can sneak a peek.
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