Naman Shrestha
In Lifetime’s ‘The Christmas Campaign,’ we get acquainted with two distinct individuals — determined digital advertising executive Kayleigh Brooks and creative strategist Darren Morgan — who work under their shared boss, Monique. As the holidays are approaching, Monique pairs Kayleigh and Darren together to work on a Christmas sales pitch for Santa’s Pajamas, one of their esteemed clients. Despite the differences between them, the two feel a romantic spark between them while both are determined to win.
As their professional goals collide with their personal lives, they gradually realize that working together instead of against each other is the key to nailing the pitch. Kayleigh and Darren grow closer with each passing day, turning their rivalry into romance. Helmed by David DeCoteau, the romantic comedy movie takes place in a variety of places against the backdrop of Christmas, including Kayleigh and Darren’s workplace, their residences, and more.
Where Was The Christmas Campaign Filmed?
‘The Christmas Campaign’ was reportedly filmed in California, specifically in Los Angeles. From the looks of it, principal photography for the David DeCoteau directorial seemingly commenced in late February 2025 and wrapped up after a couple of weeks in March of the same year. As the release date of the Lifetime film approached, Chelsea Rose Cook took to social media and stated, “Such a pleasure to work with an incredibly talented and iconic cast…”
Los Angeles, California
‘The Christmas Campaign’ was filmed extensively in the sprawling Southern Californian city of Los Angeles. As the world of fierce and ambitious digital advertising executive Kayleigh Brooks collides with the easy-going strategist Darren Morgan, the film takes us on a journey through several backdrops, ranging from bustling streets and conference rooms to behind-the-scenes photoshoot sets and dinner tables. Therefore, the City of Angels proved to be an ideal spot for the production team to create the visual backdrop of the Lifetime production.
The cast and crew likely visited several spots in the metropolis for the purpose of filming the Christmas-themed romantic comedy. LA is home to the neighborhood of Hollywood, which is synonymous with the American film industry. It also houses world-renowned production studios, easy availability of skilled technicians and talent, and diverse backdrops for projects of varying scale and genre. Therefore, it is no stranger to film production and has hosted the shooting of a wide variety of movies and television shows, such as ‘The Family Stone,’ ‘Friends,’ ‘Titanic,’ ‘The Holiday,’ ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ ‘Four Christmases,’ and ‘The Merry Gentlemen.’
The Christmas Campaign Cast Details
Vivica A. Fox, Chelsea Rose Cook, and Austen Jaye lead the cast of ‘The Christmas Campaign.’ Apart from having plenty of acting experience, the proud Native American, Vivica, also has several years of producing experience. She has served as an executive producer for ‘Every Day,’ ‘The Wrong Life Coach,’ ‘A Christmas For Mary,’ ‘Keeping Up with the Joneses,’ and ‘1-800-Missing.’ Chelsea is a travel enthusiast who is also deeply passionate about dancing. As for Austen, he has worked in the stunts department for a few projects, including ‘Echo Base,’ ‘Shattered Lenses,’ and ‘The Gauntlet.’
Vivica A. Fox as Monique
Vivica A. Fox steps into the role of Monique in the holiday movie. Over the course of her decades-long career, she has showcased her acting talents and versatility by working on all kinds of projects, including ‘Kill Bill: Vol. 1’ as Vernita Green, ‘Batman & Robin’ as Ms. B. Haven, ‘Indepedence Day’ as Jasmine Dubrow, ‘The Wrong Real Estate Agent’ as Julie, ‘Carter High’ as Mrs. James, and more. Her TV credits include ‘Mann and Wife,’ ‘Empire,’ ‘The Bay,’ and ‘Mr. Box Office.’
Chelsea Rose Cook as Kayleigh
In ‘The Christmas Campaign,’ Chelsea Rose Cook portrays Kayleigh, a digital advertising executive working under Monique. You might recognize her from her portrayals of Kendra Peterson in ‘Bad Nanny,’ Sophia in ‘Eat, Pray, Lie,’ and Imani in ‘Yellow Broken Road.’ She also features in ‘Countdown,’ ‘Fated to My Forbidden Guardian,’ ‘Remember Her,’ and ‘Two Similar Strangers.’
Austen Jaye as Darren
Austen Jaye essays the character of Darren, Kayleigh’s rival and romantic interest, in the Lifetime production. Widely known for his roles as Morgan in ‘The Black Hamptons,’ Don in ‘Angie Tribeca,’ Colin in ‘Dating in LA and Other Urban Myths,’ and Josh in ‘Back in the Game.’ His other film credits include the likes of ‘Andy Somebody,’ ‘Home, Not Alone,’ ‘A Neighbor’s Vendetta,’ and ‘Going to America.’
Moreover, Jackée Harry plays the role of Helen, Kayleigh’s mother, while Yulia Belyaeva portrays Jillian. ‘The Christmas Campaign’ also features other actors in supporting roles, including Gregory Couch as Paul, Daniela Couso as Laura, Michael Gaglio as Hank, Brandon Gillard as Ray, Joseph Harold as Jack, Lisa Holly as Ruth, Liv Pearsall as Gemma, and Vicente Perdomo as Jax.
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