'People Presents: Once Upon a Main Street': Meet Vanessa Lachey, Ryan McPartlin and rest of the cast of Lifetime's film

Meet the cast of 'People Presents: Once Upon a Main Street' here ahead of its premiere on November 29 at 8 pm ET on Lifetime
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If Amelia and Vic need to make their dream of owning a year-round Christmas shop come true, they need to fulfill Elder Dubois's responsibilities. However, their attempt at winning Elder's space brings them closer in an unexpected way, when they discover the key to happiness. Lifetime's 'People Presents: Once Upon a Main Street' stars Vanessa Lachey and Ryan McPartlin in the lead. Meet the cast of the movie ahead of its premiere on November 29.

Vanessa Lachey

Vanessa Lachey (Getty Images)

Vanessa Lachey plays the role of Amelia in 'People Presents: Once Upon a Main Street'. She is a former Miss Teen USA and correspondent for Entertainment Tonight. She has gained prominence by starring in television series and hosting various competitions and reality shows. She has featured in shows such as 'That's Life', 'City Girls', '30 Rock', 'The Bold and the Beautiful', 'Psych' and 'Maybe It's Me'.

She appeared in an episode of CBS's hit sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother'. Lachey's film credits include 'Disaster Move' as may and 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' as Julie Angel. 

Ryan McPartlin

Ryan McPartlin (Getty Images)

'Chuck' star Ryan McPartlin is seen as Vic Manning in 'People Presents: Once Upon a Main Street'. He is best known for his role as Devon "Captain America" Woodcomb on the NBC series. McPartlin was born and raised in Illinois. Prior to his acting career, he was a member of the Illinois Fighting Illini football team.

His first role was on the Titanic spoof film called 'The Nanny'. He has featured in television series such as 'Rizzoli & Isles', 'CSI: Miami' and 'LA's Finest'. McPartlin's films include 'Hunter Killer', 'You Cast a Spell on Me', 'Chance at Romance' and many more. The actor is also a certified personal trainer. 

Patrick Duffy

Patrick Duffy (Getty Images)

Patrick Duffy plays the role of Elder Dubois in  'People Presents: Once Upon a Main Street'. He is best known for featuring as Bobby Ewing in CBS's soap opera 'Dallas'. He is also known for essaying Frank Lambert in ABC sitcom 'Step by Step' and Stephen Logan on CBS's 'The Bold and the Beautiful'. Duffy's film credits include 'Random Acts of Christmas', 'The Mistletoe Secret', 'The Christmas Cure' and 'Healing Hands' among others. 

'People Presents: Once Upon a Main Street' premieres on November 29 at 8 pm ET on Lifetime. 

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