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‘In Merry Measure’ on Hallmark Channel (2022) – Cast, Plot & Premiere

In Merry Measure is a new original Hallmark Channel movie airing on the network Friday November 11, 2022. It will star Patti Murin and Brendan Penny. The movie will join other originals this weekend such as The Royal Nanny and Christmas at the Golden Dragon. Get all details on the cast, see photos and more below.

In Merry Measure Plot Line

Pop singer Darcy (Murin) is a one-hit wonder with dreams of rekindling her singing career.
When her recently widowed sister Gretchen (Robertson) needs her, she returns to her Ohio
hometown. While there, she learns that her niece Megan (newcomer, Cassidy Reichman) has
been denied a spot on The Herald Angels, the high school caroling team that Darcy was once the star of. When Darcy learns that her old rival Adam (Penny) is now leading the award-winning team, Darcy enlists her niece to form a group of their own, and they recruit other talented singers who didn’t make the cut. The two teams agree to a sing-off – whoever wins will represent the school at the county’s annual Christmas Carol Competition.

The two coaches’ styles couldn’t be more different. Adam, who feels has had to work hard for everything he got, holds his students to a high standard and avoids giving them false hope. Meanwhile Darcy sees herself in her students and prefers to view their shortcomings as an “opportunity for impressive growth.” Soon Darcy’s gentle approach helps her students to find their voices and they have a real possibility of winning the sing-off. With the competition approaching, the students realize they have a better chance of winning if they combine groups, which forces the competing coaches to put their differences aside and work together. Darcy and Adam’s relationship goes from rivalry, to friendship and soon, to something more. But an unexpected opportunity threatens to upend their newfound harmony.

Cast Details – Who’s in it?

Patti Murin as Darcy

Patti is an actress, singer and dancer. She portrayed Princess Anna in the popular adaptation of Frozen on Broadway. You may also recognize her from her role as Dr. Nina Shore on Chicago Med on NBC.

The 42 year old actress was born in Hopewell Junction, New York. She has been married to her husband, Colin Donnell from 2015. The happy couple share a son together and announced that a baby girl is on the way!

Patti shared a behind the scenes look at her movie from Hallmark Channel on Instagram. She wrote, “Fun fact: I found out I was pregnant one week into the shoot!”

Brendan Penny as Adam

Brendan is a Canadian film actor. You may best recognize him from his role as A.J. Varland in the Canadian series, Whistler.

The 44 year old actor is 6′ tall.

The Full Cast List

Patti Murin (Darcy)
Brendan Penny (Adam)
Jennifer Robertson (Gretchen)
Cassidy Reichman (Megan)
Zoe Marie Welch (Hannah)
Chris Carson (Jason)
Pendo Muema (Sasha)
Jude Wilson (Freddy)
Garfield Wilson (Rick)
Micheal Querin (Dixon)
Kurt Long (Arnett)
Maria Herrera (Emcee)
Jaspriya Biring (Girl)
Kapila Rego (Mom)
Alexander Jones (Frank)

The Full Crew List

Executive Producers: Linda Kent
Marnie Young
Jack Grossbart
Michael Shepard
Produced by: Charles Cooper
Production Credit: Contest Road Productions Ltd.
Directed by: Paula Elle
Written by: Russell Hainline
Director of Photography: Adam Sliwinski
Production Designer: Mark Boyko
Edited by: Saeed Vahidi
Casting by: Jackie Lind, CSA
Music by: Hal Foxton Beckett