'The Angel Tree': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Hallmark's Christmas movie

Years have passed, but the mysterious Angel Tree remains. Can its magic reconnect Rebecca and Matthew as they search for its secrets?
UPDATED NOV 22, 2020
(Hallmark Movies)
(Hallmark Movies)

Hallmark Channel is all set to make your Christmas even more merrier as their sister network, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, premieres its new holiday movies on Saturdays and Sundays. Now the channel has made an announcement about the release of their next Christmas film, 'The Angel Tree' which will be premiering on Saturday, November 21. The film stars Jill Wagner and Lucas Bryant in the lead roles.

The network tweeted, "Years have passed, but the mysterious Angel Tree remains. Can its magic reconnect Rebecca @JillWagner and Matthew @TheLucasBryant as they search for its secrets? Find out Saturday at 10pm/9c in the @HallmarkMovie Original Premiere The Angel Tree. Tweet using #TheAngelTree!"



 

Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming film:

Release Date

The film will premiere on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on Saturday, November 21 at 10 pm ET.

Plot

The official synopsis of the film reads, "A writer seeks the identity of the person who helps grant wishes that are placed upon The Angel Tree, and in the process, reconnects with her childhood friend."

Cast

Jill Wagner

Actress Jill Wagner attends the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala 2015 at JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE on March 14, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)

Born on January 13, 1979, Jill Suzanne Wagner was a co-host for the ABC comic competition show 'Wipeout' from 2008 to 2014. Since 2015, Wagner has starred in several movies for the Hallmark Channels. In 2019 she played the character of “murder mystery” literature professor Amy Winslow on the 'Mystery 101' movie series on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel. In April 2017, she tied the knot with former pro hockey player David Lemanowicz, after announcing their engagement earlier in 2016.

Lucas Bryant

Lucas Bryant (IMDb)

Born on September 28, 1978, Lucas Bryant gained recognition after playing the character Nathan Wuornos in the Syfy TV channel series 'Haven' (2010–2015). In 2015, he played the role of Count Johan Oxenstierna in the historical drama 'The Girl King'. In 2016, he played the character of Tom Novak in the Hallmark Original Movie 'Tulips in Spring' co-starring Fiona Gubelmann.

Makers

Jessica Harmon (Director)

Actress Jessica Harmon arrives at the premiere Of MGM's "Black Christmas" held at the Mann Chinese Theatres, on December 19, 2006, in Hollywood, California (Getty Images)

Born on December 27, 1985, Jessica Harmon is known for playing the character of Esrin in the Syfy science fiction web series 'Battlestar Galactica: The Face of the Enemy' (2008–2009), FBI Agent Dale Bozzio in the CW supernatural drama series 'iZombie' (2015–2019), and Niylah in the CW science fiction drama series 'The 100' (2016–2020). She has directed the film, 'The Angel Tree'.

Trailer

You can watch the trailer of the film here.

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