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Interview with Dennis Haysbert, John C. McGinley, Ser’darius Blain, Holland Roden, Noemi Gonzalez, Erin Cahill, Lindy Booth, Rachelle Lefevre and Osric Chau of “Holidazed” on Hallmark+ by Suzanne 10/18/24
These were three very fun interviews in the Hallmark+ junket. I was especially happy to speak with Dennis Haysbert (“24“), Holland Roden (“Teen Wolf“), Lindy Booth (“The Librarians”) and Osric Chau (“Supernatural“) because I already knew them and admired their work. I hope you enjoy our videos, and the show is worth watching if you love family, holiday or Hallmark movies and shows. This is Hallmark’s first holiday or Christmas TV series.
đDennis Haysbert, John C. McGinley and Ser’darius Blain
âď¸Holland Roden, Noemi Gonzalez and Erin Cahill
đ Lindy Booth, Rachelle Lefevre and Osric Chau
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Brief description: New Episodes Thursdays. The series follows six families, all living on the same cul-de-sac, as they gather for the holidays when emotions are amplified and relationships tested. But in the end, all come together in heartwarming and funny celebrations that showcase what we do have in common: LOVE in all its different forms.
HOLIDAY REVELATIONS, FAMILY CONNECTIONS AND A BEVY OF STARS SHINE IN THE SERIES PREMIERE EPISODE OF HALLMARK MEDIAâS FIRST-EVER HOLIDAY SERIES HOLIDAZED PREMIERING NOVEMBER 14 ON HALLMARK+STUDIO CITY, CA â November 4, 2024 â Love, family and holiday surprises take center stage as introductions are made and secrets are unveiled in The Beginning, the first episode of Holidazed, a new Hallmark+ original limited series, premiering Thursday, November 14 (12 a.m. ET/PT) on Hallmark+. Loretta Devine (Greyâs Anatomy), Dennis Haysbert (24), SerâDarius Blain (Jumanji), Virginia Madsen (Sideways), John C. McGinley (Scrubs), Holland Roden (Teen Wolf), Lucille Soong (Grandma Lin), Osric Chau (Supernatural), Noemi Gonzalez (East Los High), Lindy Booth (The Librarians), Rachelle Lefevre (Twilight), Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars) and Erin Cahill (Power Rangers Time Force) star. In The Beginning, as the holiday season begins, families around The Oaks cul-de-sac embark on their yearly traditions, hoping to create the perfect celebration filled with joy and connection. However, as the families gather, unexpected confrontations and secrets arise, leading to a whirlwind of laughter, tears and heartfelt moments. Amid the chaos, each family must navigate their unique dynamics, discovering that while the holidays may not unfold as planned, the true spirit of the season lies in love, connection and the joy of being together.
As the series kicks off, viewers will be introduced to a vibrant cast of characters:
- Linda Johnson (Devine): Robertâs ex-wife, determined to embrace her independence and live her best life.
- Robert Johnson (Haysbert): A retired attorney adjusting to life after divorce, slowly rediscovering the vibrant man he used to be.
- Evan (Blain): Handsome and fit, Lindaâs boyfriend, who exudes the exuberance of youth and is eager to embrace new experiences.
- Connie Manetti-Hanahan (Madsen): The glamorous matriarch of the Manetti-Hanahan family, fiercely devoted to her loved ones.
- Chuck Manetti-Hanahan (McGinley): Connieâs husband, a former marine with a tough exterior but a soft heart.
- Katie Manetti-Hanahan (Roden): The youngest daughter of Chuck and Connie, dating Gabyâs brother Kevin, with a complex past of bullying Gaby.
- Grandma Lin (Soong): The traditional family matriarch who brings a strong sense of family values.
- Ted Lin (Chau): A focused and driven young man about to graduate with his MBA, navigating the pressures of family expectations.
- Gaby Camarena (Gonzalez): A polished aspiring chef who confronts her past when she discovers her brother is dating her high school nemesis.
- Lucy Woods (Booth): A dedicated single mom who runs a health-focused bakery and seeks balance in her life.
- Sylvie Woods (Lefevre): Lucyâs adventurous sister, who brings a vibrant energy and spontaneity to the family dynamic.
- Josh Hill (Harding): An accomplished architect re-evaluating what home means to him during the holiday season.
- Nora Jacobs (Cahill): The local sheriff and widow, who juggles her responsibilities while seeking connection and love.
Holidazed is from Unity Pictures and Little Engine Productions. Executive producers are Ron French, Claudia Grazioso, Gina Matthews and Grant Scharbo. Ilene Rosenzweig is co-executive producer, Ben Mallin is co-producer and French is producer. Stacey N. Harding directed from a script by Claudia Grazioso.
Dennis Dexter Haysbert (born June 2, 1954) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as baseball player Pedro Cerrano in the Major League film trilogy, Secret Service agent Tim Collin in the political thriller film Absolute Power, Sergeant Major Jonas Blane on the CBS military action drama series The Unit, God on the Netflix show Lucifer, and President David Palmer on the first five seasons of 24. He has also appeared in the films Love Field, Navy SEALS, Heat, Waiting to Exhale, and Far from Heaven, as well as the science fiction series Incorporated.
Holland Roden (born October 7, 1986)[1] is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Lydia Martin in MTV‘s teen drama series Teen Wolf, Zoe Woods in Syfy‘s horror anthology series Channel Zero: Butcher’s Block, Bridget Cleary in Amazon Prime Video‘s horror anthology documentary series Lore and as Erin Isaacs in the horror film No Escape.
Noemi Artemisa Gonzalez (born July 3, 1988) is an American actress. She portrayed Soli Gomez in the Hulu series East Los High and portrayed the character of Mia Rosales on CBS Daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2019.
Erin Jessica Cahill (born January 4, 1980) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Jen Scotts in Power Rangers Time Force,[3] Ted Mosby’s sister Heather in How I Met Your Mother, and Kendra Burke in Saving Grace. She had a recurring role as Felicity in the ABC series Red Widow. She is also noted to be the first lead female character for the Call of Duty franchise, as Chloe ‘Karma’ Lynch in Call of Duty: Black Ops II and Rebecca Chambers in Resident Evil: Vendetta. Since 2016, Cahill has worked primarily in television movies for Lifetime and Hallmark.
Lindy Booth (born April 2, 1979) is a Canadian actress. She played Riley Grant on the Disney Channel series The Famous Jett Jackson (and Agent Hawk in the show-within-a-show Silverstone), Claudia on Relic Hunter, and A.J. Butterfield on the NBC series The Philanthropist. She then played Cassandra Cillian on the TNT series The Librarians (2014â2018).
Rachelle Marie Lefèvre (/lÉËfÉv/ lÉ-FEV, French: [ĘaĘÉl maĘi lÉfÉvĘ]; born February 1, 1979) is a Canadian actress. She has starred in the television series Big Wolf on Campus and had recurring roles in What About Brian, Boston Legal, and Swingtown. She played the vampire Victoria in the first two films of the Twilight saga. In 2011, she starred in the ABC medical drama Off the Map, followed by the CBS series A Gifted Man (2011â2012) and Under the Dome (2013â2015), in 2019 she starred in the FOX legal series Proven Innocent.
Osric Chau (Chinese: ĺ¨é¸äš; Jyutping: zau1 yat6 zi1) is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Kevin Tran in the CW series Supernatural, Vogel in the BBC America series Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, and Ryan Choi in the TV shows set in the Arrowverse.
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