The Hallmark Channel’s latest film, “We Wish You a Married Christmas,” premieres on Saturday, October 22, at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central. The film stars Marisol Nichols and Kristoffer Polaha. Here’s all the things it’s worthwhile to learn about the place it was filmed and the cast members who’re bringing this film to life.
‘We Wish You a Married Christmas’ Was Filmed in Winnipeg, Canada
This previous summer time, Heavy reported that “We Wish You a Married Christmas” was filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and that the celebrities have been so excited, they have been telling viewers the film was going to “blow folks away.” Since then, the celebrities have revealed much more concerning the film and why they’re so enthusiastic about it.
IMDb reported that the film was filmed in Carman, Manitoba, a rural municipality about an hour southwest of Winnipeg. And it is not the one Christmas film filmed in that location. Pembina Valley Online listed the upcoming Hallmark film “A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe” as filming on this space too.
Suzy Keck, proprietor of Crazy Lady’s Cafeteria within the area, instructed Pembina Valley Online: “They pulled out pretend snow – what we actually want, you already know? And we had big Christmas ornaments, a variety of Christmas timber, straw bales and so they constructed up a little bit little bit of a Christmas market and it seemed so neat. I imply, it is a movie set, you already know? It was lovely. Love it.”
Back in 2020, “Project Christmas Wish” was additionally shot in Carman.
“We have a very nice group setting on the subject of Christmas…and when there’s snow and the lights, it is actually form of a magical expertise,” mentioned Tyler King, Director of Economic Development, instructed Pembina Valley Online.
Winnipeg can also be a well-liked location for Christmas films. Save Money in Winnipeg listed a few films that have been produced there, corresponding to “Crashing by way of the Snow” and “Tis The Season to be Merry.”
“We Wish You a Married Christmas” was initially titled “A Christmas Disconnect” whereas it was filmed. The film was filmed from May 31 by way of June 20, 2022, MadLib Casting reported.
Polaha and Nichols shot a behind-the-scenes clip for the Hallmark Channel that includes an Alpaca.
The Alpaca additionally figures prominently within the film’s poster, promising a singular expertise for Hallmark followers.
Meet the Cast
Crown Media’s synopsis of the film reads:
Becca (Nichols) and Robby (Polaha) are a married couple having a tough time connecting with one another as the vacations method. At the recommendation of their marriage coach, they head to a comfy Vermont inn simply earlier than Christmas with their canine Jerry. Their weekend away will get unexpectedly prolonged when a mishap places their automotive out of fee and delays their departure. As Becca and Robby take part within the festive vacation actions on the town, they slowly begin to get caught up within the spirit of the season. The two start to recollect what drew them collectively within the first place and simply could discover themselves on the highway to a really fortunately married Christmas.
