Christmas Under the Lights: Full list of cast in the movie

Christmas Under the Lights is a feel-good romance movie that premiered on the Hallmark Mystery channel on November 27, 2024, at 8 pm ET. The film tells the story of Emily and Luke, an unlikely pairing who work together to organize the annual Christmas carnival at Emily's family ranch.

In Christmas Under the Lights, Emily is reluctant to return to her family's animal rescue ranch after her mother's death. However, her brother Nick persuades her to help organize the carnival. Upon her arrival, she discovers that Nick's friend Luke is also staying at the ranch and will help her make the carnival a success. Luke is a successful artist who works well with light. In the official trailer, Emily tells her brother, "He's a really big deal."

Emily and Luke work hard to create the best, most light-filled carnival the town has ever seen. It also helps Emily heal from her loss and honors her mother's legacy. Christmas Under the Lights not only brings the magic of Christmas to viewers but also portrays a budding romance between the two lead characters.

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Heather Hemmens, Marco Grazzini, and others in Christmas Under the Lights

1) Heather Hemmens as Emily

Heather Hemmens plays Emily (Image via Hallmark)

Heather Hemmens plays Emily in Christmas Under the Lights. A native of Waldo, Maine, Hemmens attended a performing arts high school in Boston before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting. She is no stranger to the TV world, having starred in multiple popular shows.

She was a series regular on The CW's Roswell, New Mexico and also starred in Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! and If Loving You is Wrong. Additionally, she had a recurring role in Yellowstone and was the lead in Hellcats, where she portrayed Alice Verdura.

Hemmens has guest-starred in several notable series such as Grey's Anatomy, The Vampire Diaries, CSI: NY, Without a Trace, and The Haves and the Have Nots.

The 40-year-old actress has also starred in other Hallmark movies such as Christmas in My Heart, Caribbean Summer, A Pinch of Portugal, and Love, Take Two.

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2) Marco Grazzini as Luke

In Christmas Under the Lights, Marco Grazzini portrays the role of Luke. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Grazzini has a slew of acting credits under his belt. He is known for playing Oscar Gutierre in NBC's Heroes Reborn, Mike in Netflix's Virgin River, and Alejandro in CBC's Kim's Convenience. His other notable acting work includes roles in The Murders, Good Sam, and The Art of More.

The 44-year-old Canadian actor has also been a voice actor for Alejandro in Cartoon Network's hit series Total Drama World Tour. Like Hemmens, he has starred in many Hallmark movies like Hearts in the Game and Right in Front of You.

Grazzini has a diverse heritage, being of Italian and Filipino descent. He is fluent in Italian and Spanish, having majored in these languages and minored in Sociology at the University of Toronto.

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3) Antonio Cayonne as Nick

Antonio Cayonne essays the role of Nick (Image via Hallmark)

Antonio Cayonne plays Nick in Christmas Under the Lights. Cayonne is an actor from Toronto who currently lives in Vancouver. According to his official website, he initially aspired to become a professional soccer player until an ankle injury shifted his focus to drama, leading him to join theater school.

His on-screen credits include roles in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, The Vows We Keep, The Magicians, Prison Break, and Chesapeake Shore. He has also starred in iZombie and The X-Files.

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Other cast members of Christmas Under the Lights

The other cast members of Christmas Under the Lights:

• Sharon Taylor as Melody
• Niall Matter as Jerry
• David Kaye as Mac
• Hilary Jardine as Taylor
• Laura Mitchell as Aurora

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Christmas Under the Lights premiered on Hallmark Mystery on Wednesday, November 27 at 8 pm ET.