The Christmas Chronicles, A Christmas Prince, and Klaus are just a few of the titles that Netflix has heavily invested in over the past few years for its holiday programming. Netflix revealed in May 2021 that Lindsay Lohan would star in her own Christmas film, Falling for Christmas, which would debut in November 2022. Lindsay Lohan would star in a brand-new, as of yet untitled Christmas film, it was first announced over the summer of 2021. We know that the film’s working title at the time was Christmas in Wonderland, but it didn’t yet have a name.
Lindsay Lohan will star in a new romantic comedy about a newly engaged and spoiled hotel heiress who finds herself in the care of a handsome, blue-collar lodge owner and his precocious daughter after suffering total amnesia in a skiing accident, according to the original Tweet from Netflix, which received more than 40,000 likes.
It turns out that as part of a deal announced in March 2022, Falling for Christmas is one of at least two films being produced exclusively for Netflix. Filming for the second film, tentatively titled Irish Wish, will begin in the second half of 2022. The film will be directed by BIFA winner Janeen Damian (A Christmas Waltz, Hot Tamale), and it was written by Damian, her husband Michael Damian, Jeff Bonnett (Heroes, Love by the Book), and Ron Oliver (Operation Christmas, Harvest Moon).
What is the Falling for Christmas storyline?
Although the plot was mentioned in the Tweet up top, the following production listings also offer some additional context:
Sierra is adopted by a single father and learns the value of kindness and love after losing her memory in a skiing accident.
The Lindsay Lohan Christmas movie is known as Falling for Christmas, according to most production listings. Netflix has not yet formally revealed the film’s title.
Who will cast in Lindsay Lohan’s Christmas movie?
Lindsay Lohan, of course, will star in the film. The child star has had a turbulent career, best known for films such as The Parent Trap and Mean Girls. Chord Overstreet, best known for his role as Sam Evans on Glee, will also appear in the film. Other cast members include George Young (Malignant), Jack Wagner (The Bold and the Beautiful), Sean Dillingham (Yellowstone), and Olivia Perez (In The Heights).
In addition, the following actors will appear in the upcoming film:
Blythe Howard as Dr. Layla Monroe (Power Book IV: Force)
Chase Ramsey as Terry Carver (Law & Order: Organized Crime)
Kate Rachesky as Heather
Robert Daniels as Curtis
When will Netflix release Falling for Christmas?
The production was scheduled to start in November 2021 on November 8 and last for more than two months, with a December 15 wrap-up date. Utah’s Salt Lake City will be the location of the shoot. The Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City serves as the inn seen in the film. Fun fact: On November 28, 2021, while she was filming the Netflix movie, Lindsay Lohan got engaged.
The Daily Beast confirmed that the movie is scheduled to premiere in early November 2022. On November 10th, 2022, it will be available on Netflix worldwide.