‘Matchmaker Christmas’: Release date, plot, cast, and everything you need to know about the Lifetime film starring Emily Rose

Lifetime has given us several movies as a part of its Christmas movie lineup. Be it for romance, humor, drama or Santa’s OG elves, there is no dearth of fun. ‘Matchmaker Christmas’ is yet another offering from Lifetime starring Emily Rose and Corey Sevier.

Christmas is right around the corner and we can see people across the world prepare for it. Similarly, even the television channels are leaving no stone unturned to make the festival special for viewers. Lifetime has given us several movies as a part of its Christmas movie lineup. Be it for romance, humor, drama or Santa’s OG elves, there is no dearth of fun. ‘Matchmaker Christmas’ is yet another offering from Lifetime starring Emily Rose and Corey Sevier.

Release

Lifetime will premiere with ‘Matchmaker Christmas’ on December 14.

Plot 

Maggie (Emily Rose) works as an editor at a book publishing company with Amanda (Melanie Nelson) serving as her boss. Maggie, who treats matchmaking as her hobby, is adamant about finding the perfect date for Amanda at the office Christmas party. However, she faces trouble in her mission when her former boyfriend from college is employed at the same firm as hers. Jaxson’s presence gives Maggie a hard time, as she begins to revisit her memories with him from the past. Will Maggie be successful in playing the cupid between Amanda and Jaxson?

Cast 


Emily Rose

Actress Emily Rose arrives at the premiere of the HBO original series "John from Cincinnati" at the Paramount Theater on May 31, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)

Although Emily Rose was critically lauded for her appearance in the ‘Uncharted’ video game series, it was her role as Audrey Parker in ‘Haven’ that brought her immense popularity. She has had a recurring role as Dr. Tracy in ‘ER’ and has made guest appearances in several popular television series including ‘Two and a Half Men’, ‘Ghost Whisperer’ and ‘Criminal Minds’. Emily plays Maggie, the matchmaker in this Lifetime movie. 


Corey Sevier

Actor Corey Sevier attends the Los Angeles premiere of the comedy film "Surf School" on May 16, 2006 at the Crest Theatre in Westwood, California. (Getty Images)

Corey Sevier will be seen as Maggie’s ex-boyfriend Jaxson in ‘Matchmaker Christmas’. He is popularly known for his roles as Gabriel McKay on Fox’s ‘North Shore’ and also as Timmy Cabot in ‘Lassie’.  

Creators/Showrunners 

Brian Brough (IMDb)

Brian Brough has directed Brittany Wiscombe’s script in ‘Matchmaker Christmas’. The movie has been backed up by Candlelight Media Group. Brian is relatively new to the industry and has helmed ‘Not Cinderella’s Type’ and ‘Timeless Love’ apart from the recent ‘Matchmaker Christmas’.

Trailer


Lifetime hasn’t released the official trailer for ‘Matchmaker Christmas’. 

Where to watch

Watch 'Matchmaker Christmas' on Lifetime on December 14, 6 p.m. ET

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