Hallmark teams up with Kansas City Chiefs for Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story

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Hallmark's Premiere Screening Of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story At Sheraton Crown Center In Kansas City, MO (Image via Getty Images)

Netizens are expressing their excitement for the Hallmark Channel's latest film, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, which was released on November 30, 2020. The narrative centres on the romantic relationship between the film's main characters, Alana and Derrick, with the Kansas City Chiefs playing a crucial role in the development of their story.

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story follows Alana Higman (Hunter King), who is sure that her family's long-standing love for the Kansas City Chiefs will give them the edge to win the Fan of the Year Award. She believes that their dedication will outshine the other finalists.

Alana crosses paths with Derrick Taylor (Tyler Hynes), the Director of Fan Engagement, during her journey to win the title. Derrick is responsible for giving Hingman and her family the upper hand in competing for the award over the other two opponents.

After interacting over an extended period, owing to their shared interests, the two realize they are attracted to each other. However, several obstacles stand in the way of them getting together. The audience is left to discover whether they overcome these hindrances and unite or get ripped apart.


What is Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story all about?

Hallmark Channel's latest release, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, centers on Alana Higman and Derrick Taylor. They navigate their growing connection amidst the competition for the Fan of the Year Award, which honors the most dedicated fans of the Kansas City Chiefs.

The official synopsis for the film elaborates on the events, highlighting key aspects of how the lead characters' lives become intertwined through this event and more. It reads:

"Alana Higman is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick, Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists."

It continues:

"As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfather’s vintage Chiefs good-luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary."

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The cast and crew of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story

Hunter King and Tyler Hynes lead the cast of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story as Alana Hingman and Derrick Taylor, respectively. The supporting cast includes:

  • Jamie Addison as Beth
  • Taylor Cordell as Young Leah
  • Mead D'Amore as Young Nick
  • Clyde Edwards-Helaire in an undisclosed role
  • Holden Fedele as Skyy Moore
  • Ed Begley Jr. in an undisclosed role
  • Jenna Bush Hager in an undisclosed role
  • Meagan Flynn as Courtney
  • Jera Good as Young Norma
  • Mecole Hardman in an undisclosed role
  • George Karlaftis in an undisclosed role
  • Donna Kelce as Donna
  • Mary Beth McDonough as Carole
  • Andy Reid in an undisclosed role
  • Meredith Lindsey as Young Grandma Patty
  • Tiffany Renee Bear as a Young Mom

The film is written by Julie Sherman Wolfe and directed by John Putch.

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Besides Hallmark Channel, interested viewers can also livestream Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story through various live-streaming platforms such as Peacock, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Philo, and Hulu + Live TV.

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