'Christmas in Dollywood': Release date, plot, cast and everything you need to know about Hallmark's movie set in Dolly Parton's theme park

Rachel Lewis hits rock bottom after some bad luck with investors. She then finds herself seeking a job at Dollywood to produce a show at its Smoky Mountain Christmas event. Will lady luck sprinkle some good luck over Rachel's life? 
UPDATED NOV 8, 2019

Hallmark's annual tradition of 'Countdown to Christmas' event kick-started in October and this year, the network will be broadcasting over 40 exclusive holiday films. One of the most awaited films titled 'Christmas in Dollywood' is all set to make a debut on your television sets this December. 

Here's everything you need to know about the Dolly Parton starrer:

Release date

The movie will air on December 8, 2019. 

Plot

The story revolves around the life of Rachel Lewis (Danica McKellar), who is a single mother and a Broadway Producer. She hits rock bottom after some bad luck with investors.

Rachel then finds herself seeking a job at Dollywood to produce a show at its Smoky Mountain Christmas event. Will lady luck sprinkle some good luck over Rachel's life and help her produce a successful show?

Cast

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton plays Dolly in this Christmas movie (Getty Images)

Hollywood's Icon Dolly Parton is an actress and a music artist known for her work on films and TV shows like 'Dolly', 'The Porter Wagoner Show', and '9to 5'.  She will be seen in this film as Dolly, the owner of the Dollywood production house.  

Danica McKellar

Danica McKellar plays Rachel Lewis in this film (Getty Images)

Danica is an actress known for her work on films and TV shows like 'The Wonder Years', ' Crown for Christmas', 'Young Justice' and 'The Matchmaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement'. She will be playing Rachel Lewish in this movie. 

Creator

 Nina Weinman

Writer Nina Weinman has written the screenplay for this movie (Getty Images)

Nina is a popular screenplay writer in the industry. She is known for her work on films like 'Stop the Wedding', ' 'Tis the Season for Love' and 'Annie Clause is Coming to Town'. Nina is the writer for Hallmark's Christmas flick 'Christmas in Dollywood'.

Where to watch

Tune into Hallmark Channel on December 8 at 8 pm to watch the premiere.

Trailer

No official trailer has been released for this film so far, so come back later for more updates. 

If you like this, you will love these:

'Write Before Christmas'

'Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen'

'Christmas at the Plaza'

'Check Inn to Christmas'

'Picture a Perfect Christmas'

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