A Connecticut-born Disney Channel star will be part of a new Christmas movie that brings Hallmark romance to “the Most Magical Place on Earth.”
Romano is known as the voice of the titular character on Disney’s “Kim Possible,” as well as for her appearances in the Disney TV show “Even Stevens” and the Disney Channel movie “Cadet Kelly.” The Disney star has also spoken out against the pressures that child actors face, advocating for stronger protections for child actors, according to Fox News.
The movie centers on Lindsey, played by actress Lacey Chabert, as she and her family take a Christmas vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, according to Hallmark’s website. Lindsey’s room ends up next to the one for Philip, played by Travis Van Winkle, a man with whom she went on a “disastrous first date” recently who is also there for a family trip.
The movie is set to debut later this year during the Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. The film also features actors Richard Kind, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns, Asher Alexander and Patrick Renna.
“As Lindsey and Philip’s paths cross throughout their stay, the frost starts to thaw as they learn they’re not so different from each other after all. Thanks to some Walt Disney World magic, the holiday wish Lindsey made in the Cinderella Fountain just might turn their rivalry into romance,” Hallmark’s website says.
This movie collaboration between Hallmark and Walt Disney World is the first of its kind, according to Hallmark. However, they have collaborated on merchandise previously.
“The history between Hallmark and Disney dates back decades, when a shared Kansas City connection and friendship between Hallmark’s founder, J.C. Hall, and Walt Disney himself led to our first-ever licensed products, including the very first greeting card featuring Mickey Mouse,” Chief Brand Officer of Hallmark Darren Abbott says on Hallmark’s website.
“We’re thrilled to expand our partnership beyond the products we create together and onto the screen with this heartwarming and joyful Christmas movie that embodies the very best of both brands,” he says.
Few details have been released about Romano’s role, but EntertainmentNow reported that her character will be named Nicole. In a January Instagram post, she said she was “having so much fun” between filming the new movie and going to the Disney parks with her children. She also said she hadn’t been in a movie since 2019.
Romano said that before filming in Florida, she found out the results of a screening she had taken indicating that she might have cancer. However, in a March Instagram post, she said that she has an active cancer gene, but a PET scan she took recently was clear. She added she had more upcoming tests and doctors will continue to monitor her.
In a February Instagram announcement, she said she had met James Van Der Beek, a fellow Connecticut native, many times in Texas before he died of cancer earlier this year. She said that he, in part, inspired her and her husband to get tested for cancer.
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