With humor, romance, and the poignant lesson of finding common ground, Hallmark’s latest holiday offering, Holiday Mismatch gives their Countdown to Christmas lineup a wonderful twist.
Starring Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick, the story centers on an odd couple of mothers, Kath and Barbara, who must collaborate for the Christmas committee despite being opposites.
This festive comedy is directed by Caroline Labrèche, written by Sarah Wise, and produced by Robert Vroom under Neshama Entertainment and Hallmark Media Productions.
Holiday Mismatch Filming Locations
Holiday Mismatch was filmed in Montreal, Quebec, a city renowned for its visual appeal and active film scene The city provides the perfect backdrop for Christmas films with its beautiful holiday lights and ancient architecture; the cast and crew welcomed this magical scene.
Originally titled ‘The Mistletoe Match’ during production, the filming for the movie started in late August 2024 and finished in early September, allowing the movie to be released just in time for the holidays.
Though caught in late summer season, the Montreal backdrop was deftly changed to show a warm winter wonderland with snowflakes, glittering lights, and festive decorations. They used potato flakes and visual effects to create the illusion of a crisp winter atmosphere.
Montreal, Quebec
Located on the island in the Saint Lawrence River, Montréal has been a preferred site for holiday productions because of its adaptable surroundings and appealing filming incentives. The city’s skilled production teams and festive ambiance make it a top pick for Hallmark.
Some of the famous Hallmark productions that were shot in Montreal includes, Our Christmas Mural, Baby It’s Cold Inside, The Naughty Nine, Merry Swissmas, Never Been Chris’d, Swept Up by Christmas, etc.
Behind The Scenes
The cast and crew of Holiday Mismatch shared several behind-the-scenes moments on social media, showcasing the camaraderie and joy that went into making the movie.
Filming in Montreal brought back memories for Rhea, who enjoyed working alongside Broderick once again. Their off-screen friendship translates into an authentic chemistry on screen, adding depth to the evolving relationship between Kath and Barbara.
Who’s in the cast of Holiday Mismatch?
Beth Broderick as Barbara Harrison
In Holiday Mismatch, Beth Broderick plays Barbara, a mother who is well-mannered and a bit tense. Broderick has a natural charm and wit that works well with Hallmark audiences. She is best known for her part as Zelda Spellman in Sabrina the Teenage Witch. She has also been in hit TV shows like Lost and Sharp Objects, which shows how versatile she is as an actor.
Caroline Rhea as Kath Stone
Caroline Rhea, who plays the happy and upbeat Kath, is also well known for her part as Hilda Spellman in Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Rhea’s natural comic skill shines through as she brings Kath’s lively personality to life, which is a great contrast to Broderick’s Barbara. With a career that includes a number of holiday movies, Rhea’s return to the Christmas genre makes Holiday Mismatch even more fun and friendly.
Jon McLaren as Shane Harrison
Shane, Barbara’s son, is played by Jon McLaren. His relationship with Lauren becomes the main focus of the story. Fans of Hallmark movies know McLaren from roles in holiday movies like “Christmas on Windmill Way” and “Sappy Holiday.” You can root for Shane because of how charming he is on screen and how well he gets along with his co-stars.
Maxine Denis as Lauren Stone
Lauren is Kath’s daughter and Shane’s love interest. Maxine Denis plays her. There is a skilled Lebanese Canadian actress named Denis who has been in movies like Marry F** Kill* and Polarized. Her role as Lauren makes her seem warm and real, which makes her a great choice for this heartwarming holiday movie.
What is the movie about?
In this holiday comedy, two polar different women—Kath and Barbara—are forced to work on the Christmas committee for the town. As expected, Shane and Lauren fall in love. But recognizing their children are falling in love with one another because they are afraid of becoming parents, Kath and Barbara unintentionally work together to undermine the developing romance.
Over shared Christmas customs and develop to like each other’s eccentricities, the two mothers become friends during their funny attempts to meddle. The major idea of the movie is this unexpected link that reveals how Christmas could bring people together in most unexpected ways.
Where to Watch Holiday Mismatch?
Holiday Mismatch debuted on Hallmark Channel as part of the highly anticipated “Countdown to Christmas” lineup on Sunday, Nov 3 at 8/7c. You can watch more episodes throughout the season on the US Hallmark Channel and the Canadian W Network.
If you’ve missed the premiere on the Hallmark Channel, you can also watch the movie on the following showtimes:
- Nov 4 at 6/5c
- Nov 9 at 10/9c
- Nov 15 at 6/5c
- Nov 21 at 12/11c
- Nov 30 at 6a/5c
- Dec 9 at 2/1c
- Dec 19 at 12a/11c
- Dec 26 at 8a/7c
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