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We Need a Little Christmas (2022) Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

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We Need a Little Christmas is an original movie airing on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel on Saturday October 22, 2022. It will join 8 other movies in the 2022 season. Get more details on the cast, what the plot is like, and see photos now.


What is We Need a Little Christmas About?

Irene (Whitfield) is a vivacious, elderly woman who had been alone in her home for over
a decade before Julie (Durance) moved in next door with her young son Gavin (Azriel Dalman,
“Moonfall”). Julie lost her husband and partner in their architectural design firm a year ago and is trying to juggle her new role as sole owner of the business, being a single mother to a grieving child, and facing the first Christmas without her husband.

Widowed and retired from work life, Irene spends her days volunteering in various capacities, still shovels her own driveway and keeps herself incredibly busy. Julie, overwhelmed with work and the holidays, sends Gavin to a Christmas day camp where he strikes up an unlikely friendship with Irene, who is one of the volunteers. Before long, Julie and Irene begin to share their experiences – both widowed, one with a grown grandson she raised who is now a military doctor, and one with a young child she is determined to make the holidays special for this year. While Irene helps move Julie toward balancing her personal and professional lives, Julie plans a Christmas surprise for Irene in the hope she can repay her for her kindness.

Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Hugh Tull

The Cast Details – Who Stars?

Erica Durance as Julie

The 44 year old actress has been married twice.  The first time she was married for 3 years before divorcing.  She has been married to her husband David Palffy since 2005.

She promoted her newest Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original movie, We Need a Little Christmas on Instagram to her over 200k followers.  “So much fun working on this movie,” she wrote.

She has a young son whom she shares photos of.  “My little dud is doing a little art with momma,” she said.

Patrick Sabongui as Peter

Patrick is a Canadian actor.  He was also on a CW series as David Singh on Flash.  

The 47 year old actor has been married to his wife Kyra since 2002.  He is 5’11”.  

On his Instagram bio, he describes himself as a “dad, actor, director, producer, storyteller and teacher.”  He, his wife and two children went to the premiere of Black Adam Movie.


Photo: Lynn Whitfield Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Hugh Tull

Full Cast List

Lynn Whitfield (Irene)
Erica Durance (Julie)
Patrick Sabongui (Peter)
Azriel Dalman (Gavin)
Angelica Clarissa Lo (Ryan)
Kaitlyn Santa Juana (Nadine)
Rick Worall (Veteran’s Hall Volunteer)
Ryhs Cawley (Fire Chief)
Tara Whatley (Volunteer)
Toby Marks (Female Clerk)
Brenda Lee Howard (Mrs. Olsen)
Scott Brown (Mr. Olsen)
Byron Wilson (M.C.)


We Need a Little Christmas on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries 2022
Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Hugh Tull

When Does We Need a Little Christmas Premiere?

We Need a Little Christmas will premiere on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel Saturday October 22, 2022 at 9pm EST during the Movies & Mysteries 2022 lineup.


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