‘The Christmas Edition’: Release date, plot, cast and all you need to know about Lifetime’s holiday movie
With plans for her dream job being thwarted, Jackie has no choice but to count on an unexpected opportunity in a small town in Alaska. However, when she finds herself at the crossroads of life, Jackie needs a Christmas miracle to save her. Here’s everything you need to know about Lifetime’s upcoming film ‘The Christmas Edition'.
Release date
‘The Christmas Edition’ will premiere on Sunday, November 15, at 8 pm ET on Lifetime.
Plot
The official synopsis for the film reads, “It’s Christmas time and Jackie (Carly Hughes), an up-and- coming journalist, finds that her life is at a crossroads until she finds an unexpected opportunity – to run a small-town newspaper in Alaska. Jackie decides to give it a try and relocates to the small picture-perfect small town. Using a series of Christmas articles, she’s able to quickly return the newspaper to profitability, and soon falls in love… both with her new home and the handsome son of the paper’s former owner. However, when her old boss announces plans to take over the paper for herself, Jackie will need a Christmas miracle to save it.”
Cast
Carly Hughes
Carly Hughes is seen as Jackie in ‘The Christmas Edition’. She’s predominantly known for her work on Broadway. Her Broadway credits include ‘The Book of Mormon’, ‘Ghost’, ‘Ragtime’, ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ and the ‘Grinch.
Rob Mayes
Rob Mayes is an American actor, musician and model, best known for starring in 2012’s horror film ‘John Dies at the End’ and portraying Tommy Nutter in the comedy-drama series ‘Jane by Design’. He plays the role of Finn in ‘The Christmas Edition’. Mayes film credits include, ‘Deep Blue Sea 2’, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, ‘Enough Said’ and ‘Ice Castles’.
Marie Osmond
American singer, actress and author Marie Osmond plays the role of Melanie in ‘The Christmas Edition’. She gained prominence as a solo country music artiste in the 1970s and 80s. Osmond has featured in films such as ‘The Road Home for Christmas as Cassie’, ‘Side by Side’ and ‘I Married Wyatt Earp’.
Creators
‘The Christmas Edition’ is directed by Peter Sullivan while, Barry Barnholtz, Zelma Kiwi and Jeffrey Schenck have served as the executive producers.
Trailer
The official trailer for ‘The Christmas Edition’ is yet to be released by Lifetime.
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