Twas the Date Before Christmas is part of Hallmark Channel’s annual Countdown to Christmas movie lineup. Starring Robert Buckley and Amy Groening, the film follows two people who have their first date over Christmas. Learn more about this film below, including plot, cast, preview, and photos.
What is Twas the Date Before Christmas about?
Feeling the pressure to bring someone home for Christmas, Jessie convinces Bryan to join her family for a day filled with holiday events, only the family doesn’t know it’s their first date.
Trailer
Who’s in the cast of Twas the Date Before Christmas?
Robert Buckley as Bryan
Robert Buckley is an American actor. His work includes popular CW shows like One Tree Hill and iZombie. Hallmark fans will remember Robert’s role on Chesapeake Shores, or in the 2020 Countdown to Christmas movie Christmas House. He currently co-hosts the Drama Queens podcast with former One Tree Hill co-stars Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz. Buckley is married to wife Jenny Wade, who is also an actress. They have one son together.
Amy Groening as Jessie
Amy Groening is a Canadian actress. Her work includes The Walking Dead, Reign and Backpackers. She will be familiar to Hallmark fans too, appearing in 10 films like The Santa Summit. Groening received a 2021 Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Bone Cage. Amy divides her time between Western and Atlantic Canada.
Full Cast List
Amy Groening (Jessie)
Robert Buckley (Bryan)
Percy Anane-Dwumfour (Lars)
Fabio Ricci (Xavier)
Sean Williams (Reese)
Patrice Goodman (Shelly)
Jorge Molina (Don)
Darryl Hinds (Keegan)
Karen Waddell (Laura)
Nitu Thakur (Terri)
Christopher Jacot (Andrew)
Ava Arrindell (Haley)
Levi Wright (Evan)
Mimi Kuzyk (Aunt Lilly)
Peter Bou-Ghannam (Devi)
Seán Cullen (Marcus – as Sean Cullen)
James Millington (Grandpop)
Conni Miu Conni Miu (Young Woman)
Chad Andrews (Boyfriend)
Michael John Hill (Man)
Risha Nanda (Woman)
Sneak Peek
When does the movie premiere?
Twas the Date Before Christmas airs November 26, 2024 at 12a/11c on Hallmark Channel.
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