The Kansas City Chiefs combine what the holidays are all about: football and Hallmark movies.
The NFL team has teamed up with Hallmark to produce an original holiday movie centered around the two-time consecutive Super Bowl champions.
The movie is called “Holiday Landing: A Presidential Love StoryProduction on “The Last Day” will begin next month, with filming taking place entirely in Kansas City, Missouri. Fans will see scenes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, the first time a movie has been filmed there.
“This partnership unites two passionate fan bases and gives us the opportunity to showcase the energy and tradition of Chiefs Kingdom on one of the most-watched channels during the holiday season,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan said in a statement. New release.
To honor the project between the two Kansas City-based organizations, the city lit up the downtown skyline in purple and red Wednesday night, the news release said.
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Who will be in “Holiday Touchdown”?
While no Chiefs players have been announced to be involved in the film, the team has revealed its three main stars.
The holiday sports romantic comedy stars Tyler Hines of “Shifting Gears,” Hunter King of “Two Scoops Of Italy” and Ed Begley Jr. of “Better Call Saul.”
What is the theme of 'Holiday Touchdown'?
“Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” will follow Chiefs superfan Alana Higman (King), who is determined to win the team’s Fan of the Year competition, and Director of Fan Engagement Derrick (Hynes). The two begin to feel romantic tension as Derrick evaluates whether Alana’s family deserves to win the competition.
But when Alana's grandfather (Begley Jr.) loses his antique winter hat, she begins to doubt her future with Derek unless “a little Christmas magic can throw up a Hail Mary.”
50% of Hallmark viewers watch sporting events during the holidays
Although the collaboration may seem strange, the bosses and Hallmark are sure the movie makes the perfect holiday outing.
More than half of Hallmark Channel's viewers also watched sports during the channel's Christmas countdown last year in 2023, according to the press release.
“Because Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs are both local and rooted in values, tradition and community, there is a special chemistry between these two iconic organizations,” Hallmark Chief Brand Officer Darren Abbott said in a statement. “By blending the warmth of Hallmark storytelling with the excitement of professional football, we are excited to give audiences a front-row seat to this community’s spirit, rich traditions and passionate fans.”
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