Hallmark Channel continues its Countdown to Christmas movie event with the premiere of the all-new original film Never Been Chris’d on November 4, 2023. The film follows two best friends who vie for the attention of the same guy at Christmas. It joins other originals such as Checkin’ It Twice on the network. Get details on the plot, cast, see photos and more below.
Best friends Naomi Long (Janel Parrish) and Liz Waitt (Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes) have done everything together since they were born. They even run their own business together, and enjoy holidays in Hawaii. But, Naomi’s mom Linda, (“Linda Ko, “Sweeter Than Chocolate”) convinces them to spend December in their Iowa hometown. However, that’s not the only announcement Linda has. She then tells Naomi of her plans to move in with her.
As if things couldn’t get any more interesting, their high school crush moves back to town. Liz and Naomi weren’t in Chris Silver’s (Tyler Hynes) league back in high school. But now, they are powerhouse businesswomen, and Chris takes notice of that. As they enjoy romantic Christmas activities, a love triangle forms. Naomi and Liz both grow closer to Chris, and begin to question their friendship. Has their bond held them back? They have to navigate these complexities as issues surface and tensions simmer over the holiday season.
Janel Parrish as Naomi
Janel Parrish is an actress who starred in Family History Mysteries: Buried Past and Pretty Little Liars. Parrish even went on to star in the PLL spinoff series The Perfectionists. She portrayed Margot Covey in all three films of Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before franchise. Janel also starred in the Hallmark original movie Coyote Creek Christmas. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband Chris Long.
Tyler Hynes as Chris
Tyler Hynes appeared in A Picture of Her and Three Wise Men and a Baby for Hallmark Channel. In addition, Hynes starred in On the 12th Date of Christmas, Roadhouse Romance, Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas, An Unexpected Christmas and It Was Always You for Hallmark. In television, Tyler appeared in Letterkenny, Saving Hope and UnREAL. The 37-year-old enjoys spending time with his family and friends, fitness and riding motorcycles.
Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes as Liz
Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes is an actress. She appeared in Trigger Me and Charmed. Pascal starred in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and lent her voice to the score of VC Andrews Dawn series on Lifetime. Lamothe-Kipnes attended the University of Victoria, graduating with a BFA in acting.
Janel Parrish (Naomi)
Tyler Hynes (Chris)
Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes (Liz)
Linda Ko (Linda)
Samantha Kendrick (Karly)
Henriette Ivanans (Mimi)
Uchenna Nkwonta (Mindy)
Quinn Greene (Ryan)
Madison MacIsaac (Jojo)
Alex Poch-Goldin (Travis)
Solange Sookram (Venture Capitalist)
Tyrell Witherspoon (Marty)
Never Been Chris’d premieres Saturday, November 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, only on Hallmark Channel.
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