Holiday Mismatch on Hallmark: Full list of cast

Holiday Mismatch is a romance film, set to premiere on the Hallmark Channel on November 3, 2024, at 8 pm ET. Caroline Labrèche, who directed Radius (2017), directs this television movie as well.

Holiday Mismatch stars Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick, among others. The script for the same is penned by Sarah Wise, and the production team comprises Suzanne Berger, Arnie Zipursky, and Robert Vroom, among others. The film was shot mostly in Quebec and Montreal, which adds to the project's visually appealing setting.

Prepare for another love story, and watch as antagonism transforms into friendship in the film Holiday Mismatch, this November.

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Holiday Mismatch: Cast List

1) Beth Broderick as Barbara

American actress Beth Broderick, 65, helming from Falmouth, Kentucky, has had a long-reigning film career to date. Previously, she has starred in movies and shows like Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996-2003), Timber Falls (2007), Echoes of War (2015), and more.

In Holiday Mismatch, she stars as Barbara. Barbara is a new retiree and Shane Harrison’s (played by Jon McLaren) mother in the movie, who will be seen joining a holiday committee this festive season.

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2) Caroline Rhea as Kath Stone

Canadian actress and standup comedian Caroline Rhea has previously been a part of movies and shows like The Caroline Rhea Show (2002-2003), The Perfect Man (2005), Sydney to the Max (2019-2021), and more.

In Holiday Mismatch, she stars as Kath Stone. Kath is a ‘free-spirited’ lady, as hinted in the Hallmark preview. She is a long-standing member of a holiday committee, who will have clashes with the newest member, Barbara.

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3) Jon McLaren as Shane Harrison

A portrait of actor Jon Mclaren (Image by @jonmclaren/Instagram)

Canadian actor Jon McLaren has previously starred in movies and TV shows like Eyewitness (2017), The Stepson (2010), Blood & Treasure (2019-2022), and more.

In Holiday Mismatch, Jon McLaren plays Shane Harrison, the son of Barbara, a new retiree. Shane falls in love with Kath Stone's daughter in this film and that is how the plot unfolds.

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4) Maxine Denis as Lauren Stone

A portrait of actress Maxine Denis (Image by @maxinedenis/Instagram)

Lebanese/Canadian actor Maxine Denis has previously appeared in movies like Polarized (2023), Cursed Chain (2023), and more. Stone is also a creative artist who got her Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University.

In Holiday Mismatch, Maxine Denis will play Kath Stone's daughter, Lauren Stone. Lauren's friendship with Shane will be key to the film's plot, causing a mini-feud between their mothers, but ultimately leading to a happy ending, as viewers might hope.

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Other cast and characters as per IMDb

• Rebecca Croll as Yolanda Sharp
• Bruce Dinsmore as Mark Harrison
• Amanda IP as Danielle
• Kadeem A. Maxwell as Zeke

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Holiday Mismatch: Plot details

A still from the film (Image by Hallmark)

This Christmas love story follows Barbara and Kath, two mothers who clash after meeting at a Christmas committee. Meanwhile, they discover their children are dating each other, and the two mothers attempt to separate them. However, despite their efforts to separate their children, the two women who initially detested each other become close friends.

The synopsis of the film as per Hallmark reads:

"When free-spirited Kath (Rhea) and uptight Barbara (Broderick) clash at a Christmas committee meeting, they’re shocked to discover they’ve accidentally set up their adult children via a dating app."

It continues:

"Determined to stop the romance, the two mothers team up, only to realize they have more in common than they thought. As their kids’ love blossoms, so does an unexpected friendship between their meddling moms, bringing both families together for a festive Christmas."

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