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‘Christmas CEO’ on Hallmark Channel – Plot, Cast, Premiere & Photos

Hallmark Channel is airing Christmas CEO in November as part of their Countdown to Christmas event. This premiere follows previous films like A Christmas Together With You on the network. Get details on the plot, cast, see photos, and a preview below.

Christmas CEO on Hallmark – What is the Movie About?

Christmas ‘Chris’ Whitaker (Marisol Nichols) has always wanted to bring joy through toys. When she was younger, she sold toys at her neighborhood Christmas stand with her best friend Joe Sullivan (Paul Greene). In college, they formed CJ Toys, making their dream a reality. As the company grew, Chris’ desires changed for the company, leading Joe to take a step back.

But, when she gets an offer from a mega company to become the CEO, she seeks out her ex-business partner Joe since she needs his signature. When Chris convinces Joe to sign the papers, he helps her make a life-changing discovery.

Below, you can see a preview of Christmas CEO ahead of its premiere:

Who is in the Christmas CEO cast?

Marisol Nichols as Christmas ‘Chris’ Whitaker

Marisol Nichols found stardom in roles on shows such as Teen Wolf, Criminal Minds, NCIS, and 24. Perhaps her most prominent role though is of Hermione Lodge on the CW hit Riverdale. Her breakout role in film was alongside Chevy Chase in Vegas Vacation. Most recently, she starred in the Saw reboot Spiral.

She posted a behind the scenes Instagram, writing: “Too early? 🎄” It falls around the same time Hallmark movies typically begin filming, so it’s quite possibly from Christmas CEO. Check it out below:

Paul Greene as Joe Sullivan

Paul Greene is a Canadian actor who has held lead roles in various Hallmark movies. Those include: A Christmas Detour, A Wish for Christmas, and Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy. In TV, you may remember him from Bitten

or Wicked Wicked Games. He guested on episodes of The Client List and Harry’s Law too.

Full Cast List

Marisol Nichols (Chris Whittaker)
Paul Greene (Joe Sullivan)
Veronica Marin-Estrada (Emma)
Tedd Dillon (Santa)
Daniella Dela Pena (Alice)
Barbara Eve Harris (Kathleen Kellerman)
Amanda Martinez (Heather)
Bert Cardozo (Todd)
James ‘Jim’ Jenkinson (Tucker Sullivan)

Behind the Scenes of Christmas CEO

Hallmark Channel brings us behind the scenes of their new Christmas movie premiering in the 2021 lineup. “It’s really the story of toys and the love of Christmas and the love of these two kids,” the star Paul Greene says.

“This is my first main role for Hallmark,” Marisol Nichols says. “I usually do kind of dark projects,” she admits. “It’s nice to make something joyful,” she confesses. It looks like Marisol is tapping into some uncharted waters with this kind of film, however Paul Green her co-star sees the talent inside her.

“Marisol is really funny, she has endless energy!” he said.

Is the chemistry you see real between the two of them?

It is for Marisol! She said “it’s hard to portray the role when you don’t have on-screen chemistry with someone but we do, so it’s really fun.”