‘The Santa’s Squad’: Meet Rebecca Dalton, Aaron Ashmore and rest of the cast of Lifetime’s romantic holiday movie

In the pursuit of magic for Gordon’s family, the film's heroine, Allie, discovers something that turns her life around
PUBLISHED DEC 7, 2020
(Lifetime)
(Lifetime)

In Lifetime’s Christmas movie ‘The Santa Squad’, an unemployed art teacher Allie takes it upon herself to lift the spirits of a wealthy widower and his two adorable daughters. However, in the pursuit of magic for Gordon’s family, she discovers something that turns her life around. If you’re planning on watching ‘The Santa Squad’, meet Rebecca Dalton, Aaron Ashmore and the rest of the cast here. 

Rebecca Dalton

Rebecca Dalton (Getty Images)

Rebecca Dalton will play Allie's role in 'The Santa Squad'. The Canadian actress made her on-screen appearance in 'Unnatural History' as Sally. In 2010, she featured in the TV movie 'My Babysitter's a Vampire'. Dalton was cast in the lead role in the Canadian TV series 'Spun Out'. She rose to prominence as Tara in the Hallmark series 'Good Witch' in which she replaced Ashley Leggat. In 2016, She was seen as Katie Littleton in the TV movie ‘Total Frat Party’.  Daltons films include, 'Christmas Wedding Planner', 'Rocky Road' and 'Total Frat Movie'. 

Aaron Ashmore

Aaron Ashmore (Getty Images)

Aaron Ashmore essays the role of Gordon in the movie.  He was born in British Columbia and was raised in Ontario. He began his acting career by acting in films such as ‘Prom Queen: The Marc’. He later featured in ‘The Eleventh Hour’, ‘The West Wing’ and ‘1-800-Missing’. The Canadian actor is best known for his roles as Jimmy Olsen in 'Smallville' and Steve Jinks in 'Warehouse 13'. Ashmore's film credits include 'Tammy's Always Dying', '22 Chaser', 'Regression' and '22 Chaser' among others. In 'Santa Squad', Ashmore plays the role of Gordon, a father of two and Allie's love interest. 

Michael Therriault 

Michael Therriault (Getty Images)

Canadian actor Michael Therriault is popular for playing the role of Tommy Douglas in the CBS television series ‘Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Stoy’. He received a Gemini Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series. He received his second Dora for his performance in the ‘Lord of the Rings: The Musical’. Therriault’s other film and television credits include ‘Halcyon’, ‘Reign’, ‘The Producers’ and ‘Parade’. 

‘Santa Squad’ premieres on December 7 on ABC at 8 pm ET. 

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