ALISON SWEENEY, ERICA DURANCE AND BRENNAN ELLIOTT STAR IN ‘OPEN BY CHRISTMAS’ A NEW, ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING NOVEMBER 12, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL
Part of the Network’s Annual “Countdown to Christmas” Programming Event
STUDIO CITY, CA – October 29, 2021 – Alison Sweeney (“Days of Our Lives,” “Hannah
Swensen Mysteries”), Erica Durance (“Smallville”) and Brennan Elliott (“UnREAL,” “The Crossword
Mysteries”) star in “Open By Christmas,” a new, original movie premiering Friday, November
12 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s annual “Countdown to
Christmas” programming event – your home for the holiday.
While helping her parents move, Nicky (Sweeney) discovers a card given to her in high
school that she never knew existed. In it, a secret admirer confides their true emotions. With
the support of her lifelong best friend Simone (Durance), Nicky embarks on a quest to find and
thank the anonymous author. Meanwhile, Simone is a working, single mother who feels like she’s
losing touch with her teenage son, especially as she plans to marry again and start a new chapter
in life. Simone turns to Nicky, who helps her understand she’s holding on too tight in fear of her
son growing up and everything changing. Nicky and Simone help each other find answers to the
past and present, all kindled through the special bond that has long made them feel like sisters.
“Open By Christmas” is from Lighthouse Pictures Inc. Jamie Goehring, Shawn Williamson,
Alison Sweeney and Craig Baumgarten are executive producers. Kevin Leslie is producer. David
Weaver directed from a script by Amyn Kaderail and Christine Conradt
