'Snowbound for Christmas': Release date, plot, cast, and everything you need to know about the holiday movie from UPtv

Based on the best-selling Harlequin novel, 'Snowbound with the CEO', the UPtv adaptation will be a good addition to your Christmas viewing list.
PUBLISHED NOV 26, 2019

'Tis the season to be jolly and UPtv is joining the party as well. With networks like Lifetime, Hallmark, and even Netflix upping the ante this year with a slew of Christmas-themed movies, the gospel music channel-turned-network will not be left behind.

With that in mind, get ready for a new Christmas movie this December, featuring the classic trope of a will-they-won't-they pair being stuck during a snowstorm.

Release date

'Snowbound for Christmas' will air on December 15th on UPtv.

Plot

Based on the best-selling Harlequin novel, 'Snowbound with the CEO' by Shannon Stacey, 'Snowbound for Christmas' shows a marketing executive, Rachel, being invited by her charming and handsome boss, Adrian, to pitch a major project to potential clients at an upscale resort in Tuscany. While there, the two get snowed in together before any of the other guests arrive. With the hotel to themselves and a fairytale snow-covered landscape outside, sparks fly between Rachel and Adrian as they discover there's more between them than they see.

Cast

Zarrin Darnell-Martin

Zarrin Darnell-Martin attends Stephan James And Shamier Anderson Host Third Annual B.L.A.C.K. Ball at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 10, 2018, in Toronto, Canada (Getty Images)

Zarrin Darnell-Martin is an actress known for her roles in 'Room', 'Falling Skies', and 'Spotlight'. She plays Rachel in 'Snowbound for Christmas'. In the book, Rachel is attracted to her boss, Adrian, but will never cross the line because she has worked too hard to get to where she is -- until the fated snowstorm where she finds herself cooped up with him in a swanky hotel.

Henderson Wade

Henderson Wade as Adrian in 'Snowbound for Christmas' (UPtv)

Henderson Wade is an actor known for his roles in 'Swamp Thing', 'A Million Little Things', and 'Riverdale'. In the movie, he plays Adrian, Rachel's boss. In the book, Adrian built his multi-million dollar business through hard work and dedication. Though he is attracted to Rachel, he can't stand the thought of losing her if things don't work out.

Josephine Buettner

Josephine Buettner is an actress known for her work in 'A Simple Favor', 'About a Girl', and 'The Handmaid's Tale'. She plays Diane, Rachel's co-worker who is also attracted to Adrian.

Scott Thompson

Scott Thompson is an actor known for his work in 'The Simpson' and 'What Would Sal Do?'. He plays Lean-Luc in 'Snowbound for Christmas'. 

Director

Marco Deufemia

'Snowbound for Christmas' is directed by Marco Deufemia who also worked on 'A Christmas Recipe for Romance', 'Ponysitters Club', and '48 Christmas Wishes'.

Trailer



 

If you like this, you'll love:

'A Christmas Recipe for Romance'

'Baby in a Manger'

'Christmas in Paris'

'Christmas Chalet'

'Christmas Cupcakes'

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