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‘Christmas on Candy Cane Lane’ on Great American Family Starring Andrea Barber – Cast, Plot & Details

Candace Cameron Bure Presents: ‘Christmas on Candy Cane Lane’ got the green light from the Great American Family Channel. Filming will begin on September 19, 2022 starring Andrea Barber and Dan Payne. The movie airs on GAC December 3, 2022.

Great American Family will air this movie as part of the 2022 Great American Christmas lineup on the network.

Get more details on what we know so far including the cast, plot, and more.


Christmas on Candy Cane Lane on Great American Family Plot

Candace Cameron Bure is developing this movie in conjunction with her Candy Rock Entertainment company. This will be her second movie produced for the Great American Christmas 2022 lineup. She is also starring in a movie of her own called ‘A Christmas…Present,’ premiering in November.

So what is this movie going to be about? Andrea Barber will co-star as Ivy Donaldson. Ivy struggles with her mom’s shadow, Muriel, the Christmas darling of Icicle Falls. She is now separated from her husband Rob (Dan Payne) and tries her best with her daughter. However, after a series of strange but comical events everybody gets together in unexpected but festive ways.


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The Cast Details

Ivy Donaldson

Andrea Barber as Ivy Donaldson

Andrea Barber is well known for her role as Kimmy Gibbler, the funny next door neighbor and best friend to DJ on Full House. She reprised her role as Kimmy on Netflix’s Fuller House for 5 seasons.

The 46 year old actress was married to her ex-husband, Jeremy Rytky from 2002-2014. Together, they have two children; a boy and a girl.

She most recently was in Nickelodeon’s That Girl Lay Lay playing a cheerleader. Her BFF Candace Cameron Bure commented, “You’re so cute mama!!!!!!”


Ivy’s Ex-Husband

Dan Payne as Rob

Dan Payne stars as Rob, Ivy Donaldson’s ex-husband in Christmas on Candy Cane Lane. He is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles in Virgin River, Christmas She Wrote, and and Descendants 3.

The 50-year old actor stands tall at 6’4″. In his early 20s, he was a professional volleyball player. Once retiring from there, he moved into the acting world with his brother Josh. He is a husband and a father to two boys today.

He and his wife like taking in sports games for date nights.



Candace Cameron as Producer

Bill Abbott, the President and CEO of Great American Media has had a long term working relationship with Candace. The two worked together when he led the Hallmark Channel. “We’re incredibly proud to be launching the Candace Cameron Bure Presents franchise together with Candace and the Candy Rock Entertainment team, and we and look forward to inspiring and entertaining fans with her unique brand of heartwarming, family-friendly movies beginning with Christmas on Candy Cane Lane,” Bill commented.

Candace Cameron is thrilled to cast her best friend Andrea Barber in her upcoming Christmas movie. “It brings me great joy to bring you the incredibly talented and funny Andrea Barber. Having a 30-year bestie friendship both on and off camera has allowed me to find the perfect project to introduce the Christmas genre audience to her brilliant comedic skills, her heartwarming authenticity and vulnerability that is a rare gem today. Just as I have, audiences will fall in love with Andrea’s warmth and relatability, and chuckle along with her all the way down Candy Cane Lane,” said Candace Cameron Bure.


Instagram Official!

Andrea excitedly posted the announcement to her Instagram page today. Her upcoming co-star was quick to comment. “I share that excitement! Can’t wait to work with you!” said Dan Payne.

Andrea’s TV husband, Fernando on Fuller House wished his co-star well! “I love this!!!! Congratulations my love!!!” he commented.


Behind the Scenes

Filming is taking place in Vancouver, Canada and the actors are starting to give us a behind the scenes look at their magical movie.

Actor, Dan Payne posed for a selfie in front of a beautifully lit up and decorated front yard. You can tell he is obviously having a great time shooting this movie by the big smile on his face and the caption he left on the photo. “t’s definitely Christmas on Candy Cane Lane! The ‘gift’ is getting to work with @andreabarber and @christiewillwolf on this @gactv movie! Can’t wait for you to get to see this one!”

Behind the Scenes Photos

As filming is wrapping up, Andrea Barber who stars in it shared a collection of photos from the set. She had an amazing time shooting this film with her co-stars and BFF Candace Cameron Bure as producer. Andrea wrote a beautiful message on Instagram about her experience filming her very first GAC Christmas movie. She said…

“And that’s a wrap on Christmas on Candy Cane Lane! 🎬🎄🤶🏻

Someday I will be able to process this rollercoaster of emotions and put into words just how transformative this experience was. This was my first Christmas movie, my first time being #1 on the call sheet. Three weeks ago I was nervous as hell walking into the table read. And today I head home with a wealth of experience and new friends for life. I’m so grateful for my wonderful co-stars and our hardworking crew, and to our fabulous director @christiewillwolf for her leadership, guidance, and friendship. And I will especially miss my leading man, @actordanpayne, who made every single day brighter with his effortless charm, extraordinary talent, and genuine love for everyone around him.

And most of all – to my hero, @candacecbure. I’m not sure how it’s possible, but we became even closer through this experience. Having your producer also be one of your best friends is just about the greatest gift I could’ve asked for. CCB, I love you and I’m so so grateful for you – for your advice, your listening ear, and your unwavering support and belief in me. Thank you. ❤️

I know everyone jokes that all Christmas movies are the same…but this one hits different, I promise! I can’t wait for everyone to see Christmas on Candy Cane Lane on December 3rd on @gactv!”

Dan Payne and Andrea Barber on the set of Christmas on Candy Cane Lane
Dan Payne, Kerensa Cooper & Andrea Barber

Special Visit to the Set

Author of “Christmas on Candy Cane Lane” visited the movie set! Sheila Roberts surprised the cast. Andrea Barber who stars in it posted a photo of she and Sheila together in front of a beautiful and tall Christmas tree.

She wrote, “A special day on the set of Christmas on Candy Cane Lane! 🎄We got a visit from Sheila Roberts, author of the novel on which our movie is based. And what did she bring for all of us? Homemade candy cane-shaped cookies, naturally!”


Dan and Andrea Answer Your Questions


Get the Book!

Did you know that this movie is based off a book called Christmas on Candy Cane Lane? Yes, written by author Sheila Roberts.


How to Watch Christmas on Candy Cane Lane on GAC

Christmas on Candy Cane Lane is an original Great American Family movie that aired during the 2022 Christmas lineup movie event. You can watch the movie at these different streaming options:

Fubo TVSubscribe to Fubo TV for $69.99/month. Sign up for a 7-day free trial.

Frndly TV – This newcomer is one of the most affordable options on the market. Sign up for a 7-day free trial. Afterwards, the packages begin at $6.99/month. It is easy to download and access via Roku or the Amazon Firestick.

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When Does Candace Cameron Bure Present: Christmas on Candy Cane Lane Premiere?

Christmas on Candy Cane Lane starring Andrea Barber and Dan Payne will air on Great American Family on Saturday December 3, 2022 at 8pm EST.


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