'A California Christmas: City Lights': 5 things about Netflix's yuletide flick

Callie and Joseph are back in a sequel of the much-anticipated Netflix film
UPDATED DEC 14, 2021
A still from 'A California Christmas: City Lights' (Netflix)
A still from 'A California Christmas: City Lights' (Netflix)

Netflix's Christmas movies continue to spread the festive spirit with some truly heartwarming movies. If it was 'A Castle for Christmas' starring Brooke Shields earlier last month, then December will see the return of Callie and Joseph in the sequel to the hit Yuletide flick, 'A California Christmas' that was released last year. The plot was simple and that of another Christmas miracle as it saw a big businessman sent to a ranch to get hold of a land deal, and life pleasantly surprising him as he meets love.

The first film was a passion project for Lauren Swickard, who created, wrote, and co-produced the film, in addition to starring in it as the lead character, Callie, alongside her real-life husband Josh Swickard, who plays Joseph. And ahead of the sequel's release, here are five things to know.

RELATED ARTICLES

'A California Christmas' Review: Charm trumps forced storytelling tropes in this adequate festive offering

'A California Christmas': Meet real-life couple Lauren and Josh Swickard and rest of the cast of Netflix's rom-com

When does 'A California Christmas: City Lights' release

'A California Christmas: City Lights' releases December 16 on Netflix.

What is the Christmas flick all about

The official logline per Netflix, reads: "It’s been a year since Callie and Joseph fell in love, and they’re happier than ever running their dairy farm and winery until business and family obligations call him back to the city — and threaten to derail their romance."

Who stars in 'A California Christmas: City Lights'

Lauren Swickard in a still from 'A California Christmas: City Lights' (Netflix)

Lauren Swickard, also known professionally as Lauren or Lorynn York, is an actress, writer, and producer who stars as Callie, a rancher who has dedicated her life to the ranch she owns and is unwilling to sell it off to a larger company. She also created, wrote, produced the film, one of the few films to have started production and wrapped it during the pandemic. Co-starring is her real-life husband, who reprises his role after appearing in the first movie as a smooth-talking business executive who goes undercover as a rancher on Callie's farm despite his complete lack of farming experience.

Writer/Director

Shaun Paul Piccinino serves as the director based on the writing by Lauren Swickard.

Trailer



 

RELATED TOPICS NETFLIX NEWS

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Season 2 of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ shifts to a harsher new landscape as Dunk and Egg face drought, loyalty tests and rising tensions.
54 minutes ago
'Where There's Smoke' marks Tyler Perry's extended work for Netflix after 'Beauty in Black' and 'Six Triple Eight'
1 hour ago
The 'Chicago' and '9-1-1' franchises mark their return to TV with much-awaited crossovers after a quiet February.
2 hours ago
'Bridgerton's' Sophie Baek grew up with her father as an illegitimate child before being handed to her stepmother, following the death of her own mother.
2 hours ago
'Paradise' Season 2 episode 4 showed an unexpected twist with Annie and her baby, and the fans shared their reactions on the internet.
2 hours ago
'Best Medicine' was adapted from Dominic Minghella's British classic 'Doc Martin,' and Season 1 was watched by 12.6 million viewers.
4 hours ago
The comedy-drama series is set in the 1960s, and it sees Kristen Wiig as Maxine trying to carve out a place for herself in high society
6 hours ago
Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis star in Prime Video's next crime thriller, 'Scarpetta,' based on Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling book series.
22 hours ago
The sophomore season of 'The Pitt' has so far depicted the rise of generative AI in medicine as well as the ICE.
1 day ago
The sequel series 'Marshals' continues Kayce's story as he leaves his ranch life behind to join the U.S. Marshals.
1 day ago