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Hallmark's 'Jingle Bell Run' Brings Holiday Cheer with Ashley Williams and Andrew Walker

The new film, shot in Vancouver, follows an unexpected partnership in a festive reality competition.

  • Filming took place in Vancouver, Canada, during June, with locations including Surrey Libraries and a home styled as 'Casa Estrella.'
  • The movie stars Ashley Williams as Avery, a schoolteacher, and Andrew Walker as Wes, a former hockey player.
  • The plot centers on a Christmas-themed reality show, 'The Great Holiday Dash,' where Avery and Wes team up despite initial differences.
  • Director Lucie Guest managed an ambitious project with 63 different sets, marking Walker's first Hallmark film with a female director.
  • Both Williams and Walker enjoyed the filming experience, noting the unique fan engagement and community surrounding Hallmark movies.
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