The 5-Year Christmas Party premieres Sunday, October 27, at 8 pm ET on the Hallmark Channel. This TV movie is directed by Peter Benson and produced under the banner of Hallmark Media.
This holiday romance is written by Zac Hug and stars Katie Findlay, Jordan Fisher, and Jeff Avenue, among others. With a duration of 2 hours and 1 minute, The 5-Year Christmas Party will narrate the love story of two college graduates and take viewers on a romantic journey that will be enjoyable to watch this Christmas season.
The 5-Year Christmas Party: Cast list
1) Katie Findlay as Alice
Canadian actress Katie Findlay has previously starred in movies and TV shows like Premature (2014), Straight Up (2019), The Dark Stranger (2015), The Killing (2011-2014), and more.
In The 5-Year Christmas Party, she will star as Alice, a recent college graduate who works for a catering firm. Her growing love story with Max will be the film's main appeal. The young Katie Lindsay will be ready to steal hearts in this Hallmark special.
2) Jordan Fisher as Max
Jordan Fisher is an American actor, 30 years of age, helming from Alabama. Previously, Fisher has starred in movies and shows like Work It (2020), The Flash (2014-2023), and Grease Live! (2016).
Apart from starring in movies and shows, Fisher is also a professional dancer and singer. He has featured in songs like Nobody Like U (2022), 1 True Love (2022), and more.
In The 5-Year Christmas Party, Fisher stars as Max. Max is another college graduate who works for a catering company that caters for holiday parties. This film will allow viewers to watch Max and Alice's love blossom. From the Hallmark preview, it is evident that Max takes the first step in initiating his relationship with Alice.
3) Carey Feehan as Frank
Writer, actor, and producer Carey Feehan, 41 years old, has previously been a part of projects like Floating Away (2015), The Christmas Cottage (2017), and more. In this film, he stars as Frank. More information about his character is not available at the time of writing this article.
4) Jeff Avenue as Daniel
Actor and YouTuber Jeff Avenue has previously starred in movies and shows like JT LeRoy (2018), Lucifer (2016), Untold Stories of the ER (2015), and more.
Jeff will be a part of the cast of The 5-Year Christmas Party, as per IMDb, and will play Daniel.
The title will also star Zenia Marshall as Claire, Olly Atkins as Micah, Robyn Bradley as Grace, Katrina Reynolds as Pam, and more. Additional information about the cast and characters will be revealed after the premiere.
The 5-Year Christmas Party: Plot summary
The film's plot revolves around Alice and Max, who are "old theater school rivals" Every year at Christmas, the two reunite and are spotted catering together. However, this Christmas marks the last time they will be doing their tasks. The two are unaware of what lies ahead for them, and this Christmas, they fall in love, and the long-awaited love story is finally realized.
The synopsis of the film, as per Hallmark, reads:
"Over five years, Alice and her old theater school rival, Max, reunite each holiday season to work at a Chicago catering company’s Christmas parties. While their undeniable chemistry grows, the timing is never right for romance – until the company’s final season pushes them to confront their true feelings. As they say goodbye to the job that brought them together, they might finally find love in the most unexpected way..."
Pair up with a loved one and watch The 5-Year Christmas Party, as it premieres on Hallmark, on October 27, 2024, at 8 pm ET.