‘Hot Chocolate Holiday’ on Lifetime – Plot, Cast, Premiere, & Photos

Lifetime is airing Hot Chocolate Holiday in December as part of their “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” event. It follows previous holiday films such as The Christmas Ball. Get details on the plot, cast, see photos, and how you can get a similar look from the actor’s clothing in the movie below.

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Hot Chocolate Holiday on Lifetime: What is the Movie About?

Colette (Aubrey Reynolds) runs a coffee shop that’s known for her secret famous hot chocolate. Marcus (Jonny Swenson) is a new dessert shop owner who starts to draw in Colette’s customers with his very own specialty hot chocolate. But, the thing is: his hot chocolate tastes exactly like the recipe from Colette’s grandmother. So, she’s determined to expose him. As she gets to know Marcus, sparks fly between the cocoa connoisseurs.

See a preview of the movie below:

Hot Chocolate Holiday – Trailer from SunWorld Pictures on Vimeo.

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Who is in the Hot Chocolate Holiday Cast?

Aubrey Reynolds as Colette

Aubrey Reynolds is a familiar face to Lifetime movie fans, since she’s held lead roles in thriller films for the network. Those include You May Now Kill the Bride, Her Deadly Sugar Daddy, and Secrets in the Snow. But, Aubrey also held a supporting role in Hallmark Channel’s holiday film Christmas Tree Lane. In 2021, she guested on an episode of the CW’s DC Legends of Tomorrow. Recently, Aubrey completed two more films: A Sister’s Grudge and He’s Dead & So Am I. 

Audrey Goes to Rockefeller Plaza

A couple of years ago Audrey spent the Christmas season in NYC. She shared a photo of herself full on in winter gear standing in front of the famed Rockefeller Christmas tree.

Aubrey is Rooting for Her Dad!

She also shared a super happy photo with her father, giving him a shoutout to being not only the best dad but also kicking cancer to the curb!

Aubrey wrote, “My dad, the rockstar. He’s not only the most hilarious and most fabulous dad on the planet, he’s also kicking cancer’s butt right now!!! Slaying it, really! Thank you for constantly inspiring me, Daddy! Happy Father’s Day!”

Jonny Swenson as Marcus

Jonny Swenson is an actor known for his work in Day Zero: The Series, A Promise of the Heart, Echo Boomers, and most recently, Lights, Camera, Romance. According to his LinkedIn, he studied at Utah Valley University. But, Jonny is represented by Talent Management Group for his acting. This is his first Lifetime holiday movie.

Jonny Swenson -TMG from TMG/Talent Management Group on Vimeo.

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Full Cast List

Aubrey Reynolds as Colette

Jonny Swenson as Marcus

Kelsie Elena as Nikki

Nathan Lesser as Jonathan

Robert John Moody as Frank Banner

Brandan Ngo as Simon

Dele Opeifa as Steven

Susan Phelan as Sandra

Shae Robins as Mallory

Madison Savoie as Angie

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Photos from Hot Chocolate Holiday on Lifetime

Get the Look

Aubrey is wearing a classic white and red plaid scarf with her beautiful red coat for a cute winter look. You can get a similar scarf, available on Amazon.

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Get the Look

You can get a similar dark blue peacoat like the one seen above right on Amazon by Anne Klein. It is available with over 1,000 reviews!

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Get the Look

You can sport a similar red winter coat like the one seen above. This one is available at Target with a detachable hood! Get it here.

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When does Hot Chocolate Holiday premiere?

Hot Chocolate Holiday premieres Friday, December 24 at 8/7c, only on Lifetime.

The film’s co-star, Aubrey reminded everyone to watch her movie premiering on Christmas Eve! “It’s never too early for Christmas cheer! ❤️🎄You won’t want to miss my movie #HotChocolateHoliday on December 24th as part of the #ItsAWonderfulLifetime Christmas line-up, only on @lifetimetv!”

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