Upamanyu Biswas
Lifetime’s ‘How to Fall in Love by Christmas’ follows Nora Winters, a writer-turned-CEO of a lifestyle company, PRISM. When Nora’s company falls into hard times, she has to secure a partnership with the Take to Heart brand. However, as part of their agreement, Nora has to write a column about falling in love by Christmas, an arrangement that becomes increasingly complicated as she develops feelings for the assigned photographer of the piece, Jack Paxton. Under the direction of Michael Kennedy, the steamy romance lives up to the Christmas spirit through a bubbly, atmospheric tale about forging connections. Naturally, these thematic elements are brought to life through the movie’s decorative and ambient setting, which emphasizes the cozy vibes of the end-of-year festival season.
How to Fall in Love by Christmas Filming Locations
‘How to Fall in Love by Christmas’ was filmed in Ontario, predominantly in Hamilton. The production team transformed the port city into the bustling and vibrant backdrop of their love story, utilizing the urban neighborhoods to reflect a winter-draped area teeming with holiday spirit. The seasonal differences are showcased not just through the exterior environment but also through the costumes worn by the characters, highlighting the chill in the air and the looming Christmas event over the horizon. Interiors are adorned with Christmas paraphernalia and ornaments that further enhance the connection to the lively festivities, making it the perfect setting for a timeless tale of romance. The movie is titled ‘How to Fall in Love by the Holidays’ on the Roku Channel.
Hamilton, Ontario
Situated on the western tip of Lake Ontario, Hamilton is a seaside city brimming with nature conservation areas and picturesque landscapes. Although it has a long lineage of military history preserved in its Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, ‘How to Fall in Love by Christmas’ captures its other side, one that is flush with skating rinks, restaurants, and quaint downtown streets. The production team utilized the city’s blend of high-density commercial infrastructure and open natural areas to flesh out a warm, cozy world brimming with energy and potential for its characters. The combination lends itself superbly to an atmosphere that is laden with family vibes and a spirit of connection that grows alongside the narration.
Hamilton is a prominent filming location and has carved a unique name for itself as a friendly neighborhood laced with historical and contemporary architecture. Additionally, it boasts a diverse range of versatile and dynamic locations, making it a production team’s perfect venue for a spot of filmmaking magic. In the past, films and shows like ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife,‘ ‘Lie with Me,’ ‘A Cozy Christmas Quilt,’ ‘It’s a Boy Girl Thing,’ and ‘Inn Love by Christmas,‘ have been hosted by the port city. The place offers a seamless mix of regional diversity, scenic natural sites, posh neighborhoods, and countryside structures, which specifically came in handy during the production of ‘How to Fall in Love by Christmas.’
How to Fall in Love by Christmas Cast
‘How to Fall in Love by Christmas’ stars actress, writer, and presenter Teri Hatcher as Nora Winters. She is most famous for her role as Lois Lane in ‘Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,’ and Susan Mayer on ‘Desperate Housewives’ for which she garnered a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Her other notable credits include ‘Tomorrow Never Dies,‘ ‘Coraline,’ ‘Seinfeld,‘ ‘Two and a Half Men,’ and ‘Supergirl.‘ Dan Payne appears alongside Hatcher in the role of charming photographer Jack Paxton. He is a seasoned screen presence with numerous credits under his belt, some of which include playing Mathew Buckner in ‘The Cabin in the Woods,’ Dollar Bill in ‘Watchmen,’ Nathan Davidson in ‘Mulligans,’ and Obsidian in ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.‘
Payne also appears in ‘Everything, Everything,‘ ‘Dead of Summer,’ ‘Warcraft,‘ ‘Descendants,’ ‘Mech-X4,’ and ‘The Flash.‘ Other cast members include Shawn Ahmed as Max, Howard Hoover as Geoffrey, Christian Corrao as Kyle, Jordyn Negri as Lola, Rachel Wilson as Adley, Simon Henderson as Clark, and Janice Mendes as Sara. The Lifetime movie also features Allison Brennan as Olivia, Jorge Molina as Leo, Stephanie Moore as Christine, and Jason Reilly as Steve. Additional cast members starring in minor roles include Ricardo Betancourt, Lisa Norton, and Shawn Gordon Fraser.
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