Naman Shrestha
Lifetime’s ‘Jingle All the Way to Love’ acquaints us with a young and determined lawyer named Andi Kelton, who unexpectedly gets gifted a lucky sleigh ball by a charming stranger she meets at a New Year’s party. A few years later, still hoping to find the Christmas stranger, Andi wins a radio contest and gets to share the anecdote on a radio show hosted by Jake Emmitson. As the radio host turns the story about the sleigh bell and the mysterious stranger into a segment, Andi receives help from the listeners of the radio show as she tries to search for her potential holiday love. Helmed by Graeme Campbell, the romantic comedy movie features multiple backdrops of a quaint town as the protagonist embarks on a journey to find the handsome stranger.
Where Was Jingle All the Way to Love Filmed?
‘Jingle All the Way to Love’ was filmed in its entirety in Ontario, especially in Toronto and Hamilton. Principal photography for the Lifetime production reportedly commenced on July 30, 2024, under the working title ‘Jingle Bell Luck’ and continued for a couple of weeks before wrapping up on August 14 of the same year.
Toronto, Ontario
A significant chunk of ‘Jingle All the Way to Love’ was shot in and around the capital city of the province of Ontario — Toronto. Considered an international center of business, arts, and culture, the city hosted the production of the film as the cast and crew members set up camp in separate streets and neighborhoods across the Six. In the backdrop of exterior and establishing shots, it is likely that you might be able to spot a few landmarks and attractions, such as the Humber Bay Arch Bridge, the Ontario Legislative Building, the Toronto City Hall, and the CN Tower.
Hamilton, Ontario
For the purpose of shooting, the filming unit of ‘Jingle All the Way to Love’ also traveled to Hamilton, a port city situated in Southern Ontario. During the filming process, the production team was spotted taping pivotal sequences in and around the Gage Park at 1000 Main Street East, at the intersection of Main Street and Gage Avenue. The community park is known for hosting several events, including the annual Festival of Friends event.
From what we can tell, the streets of downtown Hamilton were transformed into film sets, adorned with Christmas and holiday decorations. They also supposedly took over a number of local establishments to lens key indoor scenes for the movie. Apart from the Graeme Campbell directorial, Hamilton has served as a prominent production location for a wide range of movies and TV shows, including ‘Cinderella Man,’ ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife,’ ‘Royally Yours, This Christmas,’ ‘Christmas Casanova,’ ‘The Company,’ and ‘Lost Girl.’
Jingle All the Way to Love Cast Details
The cast of ‘Jingle All the Way to Love’ is led by the impressive performances from Erin Agostino and Romaine Waite. Besides being a talented actor, the former has also served as a writer for a 2008 short film titled ‘Call Back.’ Similarly, her co-star, Romaine, also has a writing credit for a couple of short films, including ‘For His Name Sake’ and ’36 Hammond Drive.’
Erin Agostino as Andi Kelton
Erin Agostino portrays Andi Kelton, the lawyer who receives a lucky sleigh bell, in the Lifetime production. Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, the talented actor has showcased her range and prowess by taking all kinds of roles. For instance, she portrays Hope in ‘The Jinglebell Jubilee,’ Juliet in ‘Christmas by Candlelight,’ and Rose in ‘A Priceless Love.’ You might also recognize her from TV shows like ‘Murdoch Mysteries,’ ‘Bet,’ ‘Crossroad Springs,’ ‘The Bold Type,’ ‘The Kennedys After Camelot,’ and ‘Transplant.’
Romaine Waite as Jake Emmitson
Romaine Waite steps into the role of Jake Emmitson, the radio host, in ‘Jingle All the Way to Love.’ Widely known for his portrayals of Michael in ‘A New Diva’s Christmas Carol’ and Greg Cole in ‘The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel,’ Romaine also features in ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ as Troy Januzzi and ‘Departure’ as Ziggy Renard. His other movie and TV credits include ‘Trapped in the Spotlight,’ ‘Saying Yes to Christmas,’ ‘The Holiday Calendar,’ ‘Little Dog,’ ‘Frankie Drake Mysteries,’ and ‘Someone Not There.’
Other cast members who play supporting yet important roles in the holiday film include Connie Manfredi as Piper, Delia Lisette Chambers as Livy Emmitson, Madé Joselita as Franny, Richard Waugh as Tom, David Reale as Ned, Joey Belfiore as the Ghost of Christmas Past/Bobby, and Clint Russell as the Sound Engineer.
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