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Lacey Chabert and Candace Cameron Bure aren’t the only ‘Hallmark Christmas queens’ returning this holiday season in new films, according to Entertainment Tonight, network favorite Alicia Witt is coming back to spread some cheer as well!
Witt, who has starred in six Hallmark Channel movies for the ‘Countdown to Christmas’ programming, will make her debut on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries network in “House on Honeysuckle Lane”–based on the novel by Mary Elizabeth McDonough, as part of the ‘Miracles of Christmas’ line-up.
Tori Anderson (“Blindspot”), a Hallmark newbie, will headline “Return to Christmas Creek” alongside Steven Weber, Kari Matchett and Stephen Huszar. Get some details on both movies below!
Title: ”House on Honeysuckle Lane”
Network: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Alicia Witt
Synopsis: Emma (Witt) returns home to celebrate Christmas for the last time with her siblings in the house they grew up in. After their parents’ recent passing, the siblings reluctantly agree to sell the family home on Honeysuckle Lane, leaving Emma in charge of their belongings. While Emma’s mother’s collection is being appraised, they find a hidden surprise that takes them on a journey to discover the power of love and family during the holidays.
Title: ”Return to Christmas Creek”
Network: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Tori Anderson, Steven Weber, Kari Matchett and Stephen Huszar
Synopsis: After being rejected and told that the new idea for her holiday app lacked the spirit of Christmas, young dot com CEO Amelia (Anderson) decides to return home to her Family Inn she grew up at in Christmas Creek. She is just in time for the anniversary of the Fly By Santa event that her family arranges. Her uncle (Weber) is a charter pilot who flies over the town dressed as Santa each Christmas Eve to deliver presents to under-served children in neighboring communities. Amelia was his co-pilot until her family moved away after her father and uncle had a quarrel that split the family apart. Years later, Amelia agrees to revisit the Family Inn where she heals old wounds and reconnects with the family, life and love she left behind in this festive holiday town.
Are you as excited as I am?!
Stay merry!