Hallmark’s ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story’ Casts Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, Tony Danza and More (EXCLUSIVE)

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Hallmark has announced its main cast for “Holiday Touchdown: An Buffalo Love Tale,” marking their second collaboration with the National Football League.

Actors Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, Tony Danza, Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aaron, and Steve Schirripa will feature in an upcoming film set to debut during Hallmark Channel’s 16th annual Countdown to Christmas event. In addition to these stars, professional football players such as head coach Sean McDermott, running back Ray Davis, safety Damar Hamlin, offensive tackle Dion Dawkins, tight end Dawson Knox, long snapper Reid Ferguson, defensive tackle DeWayne Carter, and wide receiver Joshua Palmer will also make appearances in the movie.

Legendary Buffalo Bills player Jim Kelly, along with ex-players Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood, and Andre Reed, former team announcer Chris Brown, and Luke Russert, son of the late broadcast journalist and devoted Bills fan Tim Russert, are scheduled to make appearances.

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Jim Kelly, a Bills legend, along with former players Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood, and Andre Reed, ex-announcer Chris Brown, as well as Luke Russert, the son of the late broadcast journalist and passionate Bills fan Tim Russert, are set to make guest appearances.

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Jim Kelly, a Buffalo Bills legend, along with other former players like Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood, and Andre Reed, ex-announcer Chris Brown, and Luke Russert, the son of the late broadcast journalist and die-hard Bills fan Tim Russert, are due to make brief appearances.

The manufacturing process begins in Buffalo, New York, with operations taking place not only within the city but also at Highmark Stadium and Oishei Children’s Hospital, starting from next Monday.

Samantha DiPippo, vice president of programming at Hallmark Media, is thrilled about our outstanding group of actors, which she refers to as a ‘dream team.’ Coach McDermott joining the Bills players and alumni means we’ve got a powerful lineup. This talented crew will help us create a heartwarming story that emphasizes family ties, community spirit, and a dash of romantic charm infused with holiday enchantment.

Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story” hails from Hallmark Media and Skydance Sports. The executive producers are Jonathan Eskenas and Kimberley Bradley, with Andrew Gernhard serving as producer and Molly Mayeux handling line production duties. Dustin Rikert takes the director’s chair for a script penned by Vanessa Marano and Danielle Morrow.

Below is the official logline:

For several decades, the Quinns and DeLucas have been neighbors, situated near Highmark Stadium, home to their beloved Buffalo Bills. Their camaraderie, stemming from being devoted members of the Bills Mafia, has led to cherished customs centered around supporting their favorite team, particularly during holidays when they commemorate the final home game before Christmas. Pediatric physician Morgan Quinn (Roden) and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe DeLuca (Daddario) have always been friends, with it being no secret to their families (Pollan, Aaron, Schirripa) and others that Gabe harbors feelings for Morgan. When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy (Danza) that an anonymous benefactor helped her family financially after he was drafted over 60 years ago, and that this individual continues to send them a Christmas gift annually, she decides to identify the secret donor and give her uncle an unforgettable Christmas. With assistance from their Bills Mafia acquaintances, Morgan and Gabe embark on a quest to discover the giver’s identity. As Gabe’s affection for Morgan grows, she begins to see him differently, although neither is brave enough to express their feelings. Meanwhile, Morgan’s plan to surprise her uncle with this revelation faces obstacles until Gabe takes charge and leverages his Bills connections to orchestrate a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas celebration for both families that they will never forget.

Watch the full announcement below:

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2025-05-19 16:16