Leah's Perfect Gift on Hallmark: Full list of cast

Leah's Perfect Gift is an upcoming Hallmark film, that will premiere on the Hallmark channel on December 8 at 8 pm ET. Peter Benson directed this TV movie based on a novel of the same name written by Catherine Beck. Emily Fox wrote the screenplay for this Hallmark project.

This TV movie stars Emily Arlook, Evan Roderick, and Barbara Niven among others and Tom Mazza serves as executive producer.

Get into the holiday spirit with the debut of Leah's Perfect Gift, which is taking place only a few weeks before Christmas.

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Leah's Perfect Gift: Cast list

1) Emily Arlook as Leah Meyer

A still of Emily Arlook (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)

American actress Emily Arlook, 34 years of age, helms from Los Angeles, California. She has previously been a part of movies and shows like Nobody Wants This (2024-present), Growish (2018-2024), Wishcraft (2002) and more.

In Leah's Perfect Gift, she stars as the protagonist Leah Meyer, who is a Jewish girl. Her love for Christmas over Hanukkah is what will fuel the plot. Hallmark describes her as a "bonafide lover of Christmas."

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2) Evan Roderick as Graham

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Canadian actor Evan Roderick, full name Evan Roderick Anderson, is 29 years old. Roderick was born in North Vancouver, Canada. He has previously been a part of movies and shows like Spinning Out (2020), Arrow (2012-2020) and more. Apart from acting, the Canadian native is also a former ice hockey player.

In Leah's Perfect Gift, Roderick stars as Graham. Graham belongs to a Christian family and is also the boyfriend of the protagonist Leah Meyer (played by actress Emily Arlook), as hinted by Hallmark.

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3) Barbara Niven as Barbara

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Writer, producer, and actor Barbara Niven, full name Barbara Lee Niven, helms from the United States. This 71-year-old actress has been a part of several movies and shows to date, including Christmas in Evergreen (2017), Ms. Christmas Comes to Town (2023), Chesapeake Shores (2016-2022), and more.

In Leah's Perfect Gift, Niven plays the role of Barbara. Barbara is Graham's mother and Hallmark describes her as a "not-so-welcoming mom."

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Other cast and characters in Leah's Perfect Gift

• Jade Pattenden as Maddie's Ex-Girlfriend
• Sidney Quesnelle as Maddie
• Tanis Dolman as Mrs. Hempsted
• Barry W. Levy as Jonathan Goldberg
• Robyn Ross as Suzanne Goldberg

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Plot synopsis: Leah's Perfect Gift

The story of this Hallmark movie centers on Leah Meyer, a Jewish woman and Christmas enthusiast. Her family celebrates Hanukkah because they are Jewish. Leah's boyfriend, on the other hand, has invited her to spend Christmas with him and his family this year.

Hallmark describes this movie as :

"Leah Meyer is a bonafide lover of Christmas – the trees, the ornaments, the eggnog! But she has always admired the holiday from afar because she’s Jewish. Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to experience a traditional Christmas. When her boyfriend Graham invites her to spend the holidays with his classic Connecticut family, she eagerly accepts.

It continues:

Excited to dive into the quintessential Christmas she’s always dreamed of, Leah quickly discovers that fitting in with Graham’s uptight family and his not-so-welcoming mom (Niven) is easier said than done. As holiday traditions clash and awkward moments pile up, it is not quite the cozy Christmas that she expected."

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Leah’s Perfect Gift premieres on the Hallmark channel on December 8 at 8 pm ET.