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Christmas on the Alpaca Farm is a sweet and warm holiday movie by Canadian film director Michael Kennedy. The screenplay is by Michael Musi and Madison Walsh. It will premiere on Lifetime on December 15, 2024, at 8 pm. ET/PT, then replay on December 21, 2024, at 4 pm. ET/PT.
This is a Champlain Media production, produced by Jordana Aarons and executive produced by Sebastian Battro, Tom Berry, Suzanne Chapman, and Breanne Hartley.
The story centers around Jess Hilliard, played by Kirsten Comerford, a fashion designer who leaves her job at a leading New York City fashion label to launch her line of sustainable luxury knits. She teams up with Andrew Flannery, played by Matt Wells, a single father and alpaca farmer, to infuse his farm with Christmas spirit, leading to unexpected love.
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Christmas on the Alpaca Farm is perfect for the holiday binge list on Lifetime. The cast for the movie includes Kirsten Comerford, Matt Wells, and Ai Barrett, among many others.
Matt Wells, Diana Diaz, and other cast members of Christmas on the Alpaca Farm
1) Kirsten Comerford as Jess Hilliard
In Christmas on the Alpaca Farm, Kirsten Comerford portrays Jess Hilliard, a fashion designer who leaves her position at a leading New York City fashion label to create her sustainable luxury knits. She seeks inspiration and partners with Andrew Flannery, a single father and alpaca farmer.
One of Comerford’s earliest onstage experiences as an actor was as part of the original workshop of the hit Broadway musical Come From Away. Set in Newfoundland, Come From Away was an onstage culmination of all the stories Comerford had spent her youth being so inspired by. Kirsten Comerford is known for her roles in television series such as Supernatural and Lucifer.
She also produced and wrote a short film called Burger that won the Audience Choice Award at a comedy film festival.
"She's witty and she doesn't take herself too seriously and she was a lot of fun to play," Kirsten in an interview on Survived the Shows talking about her character in the movie on December 13, 2024.
2) Matt Wells as Andrew Flannery
In Christmas on the Alpaca Farm, Matt Wells plays Andrew Flannery, a widowed father managing a struggling alpaca farm. In the course of his partnership with Jess Hilliard for her sustainable luxury knitwear line, they find themselves entangled in a relationship.
“It was a nice character to try to connect to, you know but mostly it was the Alpacas,” Matt on what he loved about playing the character in an interview on Survived The Shows, December 11, 2024.
Wells is best known for his work in the award-winning independent film Crown and Anchor, which he created, produced, and co-starred in. He has also appeared in television series such as Designated Survivor, Titans, and Schitt’s Creek.
3) Ai Barrett as Georgia Flannery
In Christmas on the Alpaca Farm, Ai Barrett portrays Georgia Flannery, Andrew's young daughter. She sees a mother figure in Jess. Georgia's character brings warmth and innocence to the story, as she grows more fond of Jess and forms a bond. Their growing relationship brings Christmas joy to the farm and fosters unexpected love.
Ai Barrett is recognized for her role as Young Kimiko in the popular television series The Boys. She has also appeared in the horror film Anything for Jackson and the series Departure. Additionally, she played Lily Morgan in the TV movie Mom's Christmas Boyfriend.
4) Diana Diaz as Dina
In Christmas on the Alpaca Farm, Diana Diaz portrays Dina, who brings warmth and charm to the holiday narrative. Dina plays Jess's supportive friend and co-worker at the leading fashion label company in New York. She seems excited about her friend meeting Matt at the friend and finding a relationship of sorts.
Diana Diaz is an American-Canadian actress of Colombian and Chilean descent, born and raised in Montreal, Canada. She first stepped onto a stage at the age of 11, having studied dance and the arts before beginning her professional career at 18.
She is currently living in Los Angeles and is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. Diana was a cast member of Cirque du Soleil’s Viva Elvis in Las Vegas for three years, showcasing her talents in one of the world's most renowned productions.
Other cast members of Christmas on the Alpaca Farm
Additional cast members are:
- Samantha Espie as Christine Flannery
- Rachael Crawford as Gwen Curtis
- Thom Zimerle as Beverly Clemington
- Golden Madison as Celeste
- Mandana Esmaili as Event Producer
These actors contribute to the film's ensemble, enriching the storyline with their diverse characters.
More about Christmas on the Alpaca Farm
Christmas on the Alpaca Farm premiered in 2023 in select regions, including the United States. Due to its popularity, it will now be released again in 2024 as part of Lifetime’s festive lineup. The 2024 premiere is set for December 15 at 8 pm ET/PT on Lifetime, with a repeat airing on December 21.
The official synopsis of the movie on IMDb reads:
"Jess quits her job at a fashion label in NYC intent on winning a competition with her own line of sustainable luxury knits. She teams up with Andrew, a single dad and alpaca farmer, as they bring Christmas joy and love to the farm."
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