Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story Nov 30, 2024
In Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan Alana Higman competes for the coveted Fan of the Year title. But with the holiday season comes challenges, romance, and a touch of Chiefs magic in the form of charismatic fan engagement director Derrick.
Hallmark's newest TV movie, "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story", is sure to combine action-packed sports scenes with warm holiday romance. Directed by John Putch and written by Julie Sherman Wolfe, this 2024 movie centers around Kansas City Chiefs fan Alana Higman, played by Hunter King, whose passion for the team mirrors her holiday spirit. Alana's family has followed the Chiefs for generations, and now, they're finalists in the team's Fan of the Year contest. As she dives into the competition, Alana encounters Derrick (Tyler Hynes), the Director of Fan Engagement, whose task is to evaluate each finalist's fan devotion.
Derrick, charming, yet by the book, knows Alana and her family's spirited charm. This has been Alana's identity-to share Derrick her Chiefs passion. A true bond gradually starts to form as she shares the same passion with him. Just when everything is starting to fall into place, Alana's heirloom Chiefs hat goes missing. She has always associated it with her family's devotion, so now she doesn't understand how her luck is turning out or even how she can trust Derrick fully.
Against the backdrop of holiday-decorated Kansas City and featuring authentic scenes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, "Holiday Touchdown" is a love letter to football fans and the special connection between a team and its supporters. The film captures Alana's journey as she grapples with her faith in destiny, wondering if she'll reclaim her family's cherished Chiefs memorabilia and whether her relationship with Derrick is meant to be.
Hunter King’s portrayal of Alana brings warmth and resilience to the screen, while Tyler Hynes plays Derrick with charm and sincerity. Alongside the two leads, the film’s supporting cast, including the beloved Ed Begley Jr. and Mary Beth McDonough bring humor and heart. Their performances add depth, highlighting the family’s unity and the holiday spirit that keeps them bonded.
With themes about family, loyalty, and a little holiday magic, "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story" will win over the hearts of audiences with a refreshing take on holiday cheer. It's not just a love story; it's about the bonds that sports create and how love sometimes arrives in the unlikeliest ways-on the sidelines of a football game. Hallmark and NFL fans alike will be looking forward to this festive football romance that comes this November 30, 2024, just in time to kick off the holiday season with a Chiefs-inspired spirit.
