Shubhabrata Dutta
Helmed by Linda-Lisa Hayter, ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back’ is a part of Hallmark Mystery’s ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’ TV movie franchise. The story follows a team of postal workers by the name POstables, comprising Oliver, Shane, Rita, and Norman, who come across a lost letter that holds the key to reuniting a mother and her daughter. However, the absence of an address and a signature makes it very difficult to track down the person who wrote it.
The team somehow manage to track down a magician who might be able to help them solve the case. Meanwhile, Oliver has a life-changing revelation that, in all probability, will affect his personal life and thereby those of his peers. Keeping in mind the quest of the POstables, it was important for the production team to incorporate urgency in the visuals while enhancing the aesthetic to provide the signature Hallmark charm.
Where Was Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back Filmed?
‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back’ is set in Denver, Colorado, but was filmed entirely in British Columbia, reportedly in Greater Vancouver. Filming of ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back’ and the previous movie ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters’ took place together, starting in April 2024 and continuing for several weeks before wrapping up in May of the same year. The cast and crew, who have been working together for over a decade now, had a great time on set, their long-running chemistry resulting in yet another compelling drama set against the picturesque backdrop of the Ridge.
Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
All the pivotal sequences for ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back’ were reportedly lensed in Greater Vancouver, including Maple Ridge. Known for its beautiful natural backdrops and urban locales, Maple Ridge is located in the northeastern section of the metropolitan area. While the scenic backdrops aid in emphasizing the aesthetic of the Hallmark production, the urban areas and establishments enable the crew to double them as American locations. Many other Hallmark movies have also been shot there, including ‘Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery,’ ‘Roadhouse Romance,’ ‘Sweet Carolina,’ and ‘Christmas on Cherry Lane.’
Several important scenes were reportedly taped in and around the city of Vancouver, which is nicknamed Hollywood North for its reputation as a shooting location for all kinds of movies and shows. From the government tax credits to the professional crew to the various studios, it is a filmmaker’s paradise. Maple Ridge, however, offers a more rustic and rural charm, which is a plus for the timelessness of a Hallmark movie. Popular visiting spots there include the Maple Ridge Park, the North Beach Trail, the Kanaka Creek Regional Park Fraser Riverfront, and the ACT Arts Centre, some of which you might spot in the backdrops of a few scenes.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back Cast Details
The talented cast of ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back’ is led by Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe, and Geoff Gustafson. Early in his career, Mabius worked as a room-service waiter at the Paramount Hotel in New York City and made a living while performing on Broadway. His hobbies are chopping wood, digging, and picking fruit from trees. Next up, we have Kristin Booth, an Ontario native who began acting at the early age of 12. She is a technophile and has a special knack for computers, iPhones, and tablets. Third in line is Crystal Lowe, born Yan-Kay Lo, who is from Vancouver but spent several years in Hong Kong, making her fluent in Cantonese. She and her husband, Miko Tomasevich, own the urban bistro HYDE on Main in Vancouver. Last but not least, we have Geoff Gustafson, who is not only an actor but also an acting instructor, currently serving as the Department Head of the Theatre Conservatory program at the School Creative, University of Victoria, British Columbia. All four actors have been a part of the ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’ franchise since 2013. Gustafson and Lowe co-starred in ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ as well.
Eric Mabius as Oliver O’Toole
Eric Mabius plays Oliver O’Toole, a character who not only has to solve the POstables’ latest mystery but also deal with his own issues. He made his film debut in 1995, playing the role of Steve in the independent coming-of-age comedy ‘Welcome to the Dollhouse.’ However, he garnered acclaim with his performance as Daniel Meade in ‘Ugly Betty,’ which premiered in 2006. Before ‘Ugly Betty,’ however, came the cult classics ‘Cruel Intentions,’ ‘Resident Evil,’ and ‘The Crow: Salvation,’ where he can be seen as Greg McConnell, Matt, and Alex Corvis, respectively. Alongside the ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’ franchise, he has starred in other Hallmark movies, like ‘Welcome to Christmas’ as Gage, ‘Haul Out the Holly’ as Alan, and ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’ as Liam. Many people will also recognize him as Jack Nesbitt from ‘Chicago Fire.’ His notable performances in feature films include Frank Miller in ‘Amazing’ and Tim in ‘Inside Game.’
Kristin Booth as Shane McInerney
Kristin Booth portrays Shane McInerney, a character first seen in the titular Hallmark series, which came out in 2013. She is a Hallmark staple and can be seen in other movies of the channel, like ‘Sundays at Tiffany’s’ as Jaqueline, ‘Shifting Gears’ as Teri, and ‘The Christmas Charade’ as Larissa Rush. Ever since her breakthrough performance as Pretty in ‘This Beautiful City’ in 2007, she has bagged a lot of popular TV show roles, like Dr. Marla Daine in ‘Cross,’ Horse Tessa in ‘The Boys,’ Cheryl Brewer in ‘Workin’ Moms,’ and Ethel Kennedy in ‘The Kennedys After Camelot.’ Her notable feature film performances include the titular character in ‘Marlene,’ Sherri in ‘At First Light,’ and Bethany in ‘Sex After Kids.’
Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe as Rita Haywith-Dorman
Like Booth, Crystal Lowe has been playing the character of Rita Haywith-Dorman since 2013. She has earned the reputation of a scream queen due to her onscreen portrayals of the scared female characters, like Tiffany in ‘Children of the Corn: Revelation,’ Ashlyn Halperin in ‘Final Destination 3,’ Lauren Hannon in ‘Black Christmas,’ and Elena Garcia in ‘Wrong Turn 2: Dead End.’ However, she can also be seen in movies of other genres, including ‘Hot Tub Time Machine,’ where she plays Zoe, ‘Insomnia,’ where she stars as Kay Connell, and ‘Wonder,’ portraying Sarah Albans. We can see her in other Hallmark movies, e.g., Jess in ‘The Wish Swap,’ Maggie in ‘Christmas at Dollywood,’ Callie in ‘Christmas at Holly Lodge,’ and Isabel in ‘Marry Me at Christmas.’
Geoff Gustafson as Norman Xavier Dorman
Similar to the above actors, Geoff Gustafson has been playing the role of Norman Xavier Dorman for the last 11 years. Among his most notable performances in feature films are Dr. Jeff in in ‘Hot Tub Time Machine,’ Dr. Olsen in ‘Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between,’ Cole in ‘The Interview,’ and Larry in ‘Dim Sum Funeral.’ As far as television is concerned, his journey began with ‘The Odyssey,’ where he can be seen as the Monitor. He has been on a roll since 2010, starring in shows like ‘Gotta Grudge?’ where he plays Donny “the Dynamo” Dallas, ‘Primeval: New World,’ where we see him as Lieutenant Ken Leeds, and ‘Under the Bridge,’ where he plays Kent Corvel. His other Hallmark projects include ‘Darrow & Darrow: In the Key of Murder,’ ‘Emma Fielding Mysteries: More Bitter Than Death,’ ‘A Summer Romance,’ and ‘Write Before Christmas.’
The lead actors are joined by a highly talented additional cast that includes Zak Santiago as Ramon Rodriguez, Gregory Harrison as Joe, Rhiannon Fish as Charley, and Natalie Sharp as Tracy. They are joined by Kehli O’Byrne as Camille, Gabrielle Hankey as Amber, and Remy Marthaller as Amber’s younger version, Victor Dolhai as Hans, Shiraine Haas as Dr. Nichols, Heather-Claire Nortey as the assistant, Kallie Hu as an attendant, Sarah Ferguson as the bartender, and Bobo Lee as the emcee.
