Naman Shrestha
In Lifetime’s ‘Christmas in Alaska,’ two talented and ambitious journalists with an intense rivalry — Megan and Oliver — look to outdo each other and earn a promotion. Their fates intertwine as they find themselves stranded with each other in a snowy town in Alaska when their flight makes an emergency landing. During their forced stay in the town, Megan focuses on her young son’s festive bucket list while Oliver decides to set aside the differences he has with his family and help his sister save her inn. Meanwhile, the rival journalists’ interactions with each other gradually spark an unexpected romance. Helmed by Dylan Pearce, the holiday romantic comedy drama movie is set against the backdrop of a snowy Christmas, with Alaska serving as the ideal destination for a heartwarming love story.
Where Was Christmas in Alaska Filmed?
The shooting for ‘Christmas in Alaska’ was conducted in its entirety in Alberta, particularly in and around Edmonton. From what we can tell, principal photography for the Lifetime production got underway in March 2024 and continued for a few weeks before wrapping up in April of the same year. With the premiere of the film approaching, Essek Moore took to social media and shared his experience of being a part of the movie, stating, “I had so much fun with all my cast mates, the very cool crew and amazing director @pearcedyl. I’m so proud to have made this with our very ❄️ COOL ❄️ Canadian Team right in Alberta!”
Edmonton, Alberta
‘Christmas in Alaska’ was taped in the city of Edmonton in the heart of the province of Alberta. The city offers a snowy landscape during the winter, which proves favorable for productions set during the holiday season. The naturally icy aesthetic not only reduces production costs but also saves time that would otherwise be spent recreating the same artificially. Coupled with its scenic wonders, ranging from lush forests to rustic neighborhoods, fully equipped production studios, film-friendly policies and incentives, and experienced crew and cast members, Edmonton served as an ideal shooting site to stand-in for the Alaskan setting of the movie.
The team likely utilized several locales in the city to paint the visual canvas for the lighthearted narrative. As the two journalists embark on a series of adventures, their rivalry slowly gives way to a classic Christmas romance that unfolds against the charming backdrop of Edmonton. Nestled along the North Saskatchewan River, Heart of Canada’s Great North West is a popular filming destination in the region. Over the years, it has also hosted the production of a variety of movies and television shows of varying genres. Some of the titles that feature the stunning scenery of Edmonton are ‘Good Luck Chuck,’ ‘Meet Me at the Christmas Train Parade,’ ‘Coupled Up for Christmas,’ ‘Me and Mr. Christmas,’ ‘The Christmas Blessing,’ ‘Christmas Town,’ ‘Delmer & Marta,’ ‘Jake and the Kid’ and ‘Finding Mr. Right.’
Christmas in Alaska Cast Details
The cast of ‘Christmas in Alaska’ is led by the impressive performances of Emma Johnson and Marcus Rosner. In 2015, they bagged the chance to star in ‘When Calls the Heart,’ where Emma portrays Regina and Marcus plays the role of Charles Kensington. Besides acting, the two also have experience as producers, with Emma producing a short film titled ‘Marsha!’ and Marcus producing movies like ‘There’s No Way Out,’ ‘Finding Mr. Right,’ ‘Team Bride,’ and more.
Emma Johnson as Megan
In the Lifetime production, Emma Johnson steps into the role of Megan, a competent journalist with a young son. Starting her acting career with a couple of short films, she moved up the ranks and bagged different kinds of roles to showcase her versatility. She features in ‘Secrets of a Marine’s Wife’ as Nichole Lee, ‘Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas’ as Bess, ‘Meet Me at the Christmas Train Parade’ as Charlotte, ‘Supernatural’ as Jen, and ‘School Spirits’ as Maddie.
Marcus Rosner as Oliver
Marcus Rosner essays the character of Oliver, Megan’s rival journalist and love interest, in ‘Christmas in Alaska.’ Widely known for her roles as Nico in ‘My Fake Boyfriend,’ Austin McMurray in ‘Ride,’ Warren Johnson in ‘UnREAL,’ and Max Fuller in ‘Arrow.’ He also features in various other movies and TV shows, including ‘There’s No Way Out,’ ‘Love on Harbor Island,’ ‘The Killer in the Guest House,’ ‘Matlock,’ ‘The Love Club,’ and ‘Sullivan’s Crossing.’ Other cast members who play supporting yet important roles in ‘Christmas in Alaska’ are Ashlee Pearce as Samantha, Ryan Northcott as Logan, Essek Moore as Daniel, Charlize Adelyn as Talia, Paul Ballin as Rob, and Stephanie Wolfe as Kate.
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