Debapriya Bhattacharya
Directed by Jason Bourque, Hallmark’s ‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ is a romantic comedy movie that follows the titular character, who works as a weatherman at a local news station. While on a vacation in his hometown during the holidays, Ted comes across his high school crush, Hope Miller, who is now a doctor. With both of them being single, they soon hit it off, making Christmas even more magical for themselves. The idyllic small town where their love blossoms forms the perfect setting for the sweet Hallmark holiday romance.
Where Was Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! Filmed?
The production for ‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ took place in British Columbia, particularly in the city of Vancouver and the surrounding Lower Mainland region. Principal photography took place between June and July 2025, with winter scenes being recreated in the summer. The province is a major filming hub in the country and a popular location for Hallmark productions. Apart from the financial incentives and the large pool of skilled workforce, the region has a diverse natural landscape that can easily be transformed into a charming location representing any part of the continent.
Vancouver, British Columbia
The city of Vancouver served as the primary filming location for ‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ It has long been a popular destination for lensing Hallmark movies for a number of reasons, which include lucrative tax incentives and the availability of state-of-the-art infrastructure. There is also a stunning backdrop of ocean, mountains, and rainforests in the city, making it a highly adaptable destination that significantly helps in keeping the production within budget. Architecture in Vancouver is known for being influenced by the scenic surroundings. Thus, the city boasts both historic Edwardian buildings and contemporary fancy skyscrapers. It also has a sprawling suburban setting around the metropolis, which was transformed into a small, idyllic American town during filming.
Apart from ‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’, the city has been the destination of choice for shooting films such as ‘Eternity,’ ‘The Wrong Paris,’ ‘She’s the Man,’ ‘The Age of Adaline,’ ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain,’ ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,’ and many more. Many television shows have also been shot in Vancouver. These include ‘Once Upon a Time,’ ‘Virgin River,’ ‘Firefly Lane,’ ‘When Calls the Heart,’ ‘Life as We Know It,’ ‘Cedar Cove,’ among others.
Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! Cast Details
The cast of ‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ is led by Robert Buckley and Kimberley Sustad. Born in Los Angeles, Robert has a degree in Economics, and was a working economic consultant before he decided to switch careers and join the entertainment industry. Kimberley, on the other hand, is a Canadian native who is an actress and a writer. Both of them are Hallmark veterans and have been associated with multiple projects on the channel. However, ‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ marks their first collaboration.
Robert Buckley as Ted Cooper
Robert Buckley stars as news meteorologist Ted Cooper, the titular character in ‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ Prominent roles credited to Robert include Major Lillywhite in ‘iZombie’ and Brian Leonard in ‘666 Park Avenue,’ while his Hallmark appearances are as Mike Mitchell in ‘The Christmas House’ and ‘The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls,’ Finn in ‘An Unexpected Valentine,’ Evan Kincaid in ‘Chesapeake Shores,’ Graham Sterling in ‘Blind Date Book Club,’ among many others.
Kimberley Sustad as Hope Miller
‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ stars Kimberley Sustad as Dr. Hope Miller, Ted’s high school crush, who hits it off with him after his return to town. Kimberley notably stars in television projects like ‘Travelers’ as Joanne Yates, ‘Unspeakable’ as Caitlyn Hartley, and ‘The Twilight Zone’ as Helen Foley. Her work on the Hallmark Channel includes Marilee White in ‘The Nine Lives of Christmas,’ Kate in ‘The Santa Class,’ Dr. Maclaren in ‘Three Wiser Men and a Boy,’ Rebecca in ‘The Real West,’ Debbie in ‘Magic in Mistletoe,’ Ceci in ‘To All a Good Night,’ and many more.
The lead pair of ‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ is supported by a talented ensemble of actors, which includes Meghan Heffern as Kate, Toby Hargrave as Ed, and Katie Stone as Janice.
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