It’s been a busy weekend, holidays and all. But now that it’s Monday and we’re back to work, we’re catching up on all of the news that we didn’t get a chance to cover. Sorry, we were out touching grass and breathing in the un-airconditioned air. Sometimes we try to be human, and sometimes we prefer sitting inside (especially in July) and watching all of the Hallmark goodness.
Saturday, July 5th, Hallmark launched Christmas in July and we enjoyed watching Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle. Truly. But we may have stopped dead in our tracks when Hallmark shows the first look of Holiday Touchdown: A Bill’s Love Story.
The Hallmark Channel posted the preview on their Instagram with the caption, “Christmas came early! 🏈 Catch a first look of #HolidayTouchdown: A Bills Love Story starring @hollandroden, @matthewdaddario, @tracy.pollan, @therealcarolineaaron, #JoePantoliano & @steveschirripaofficial! #ChristmasInJuly 🎄”
See the preview below –
The synopsis for the film?
Well according to Variety, “The Quinns and DeLucas have lived next door to each other for decades in the shadow of Highmark Stadium – the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that revolve around cheering for their favorite team – especially at the holidays when they celebrate the last home game before Christmas. Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn (Roden) and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe DeLuca (Daddario) have always been close friends, but Gabe has always held a torch for her – a fact obvious to their families (Pollan, Aaron, Schirripa)…and everyone else who crosses their path.
And then adds, “When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy (Danza) that someone anonymously helped her family get by after he was drafted more than 60 years ago – and that he continues to receive a Christmas gift each year to this day –she decides to find his benefactor and give her uncle a Christmas he’ll always remember. Morgan and Gabe work together to unwrap the gifter’s identity.”
It continues, “Along the way, Gabe’s love for Morgan deepens and in turn, she begins to see him in a new light though neither is daring enough to admit their feelings. Meanwhile, Morgan’s hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked. That is, until Gabe takes matters into his own hands and uses his connections with the Bills to pull off the surprise of a lifetime for Morgan and both their families that will make this a Christmas they’ll never forget.”
THE CAST
Holland Roden and Matthew Daddario will star in the leading roles. Alongside those two, the movie stars Joe Pantoliano, Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aaron, and Steve Schirripa.
But there are more people to look forward to seeing in the film. Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story will also feature a cast of current and former Bills players – including Sean McDermott, running back Ray Davis, safety Damar Hamlin, offensive tackle Dion Dawkins, tight end Dawson Knox, long snapper Reid Ferguson, defensive tackle DeWayne Carter and wide receiver Joshua Palmer.
Former Bills players Jim Kelly, Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood, and Andre Reed will also make an appearance in the film.
Are you excited for Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story? Tell us all the things.
