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With David I. Strasser at the helm, Hallmark’s ‘Who’s Coming for Christmas?’ is a holiday romantic movie that centers on a young woman named Julie Wilson, who has recently relocated to a new town and is settling into her new home. She sets up the dining room table that she inherited from her late grandmother as an integral part of her humble abode. With the holidays approaching, Julie is looking forward to using the table at the dinner party she plans to host at her home on Christmas Eve, inspired by her late grandmother. As Julie blends in with her neighbors, she wastes no time making new friends and connections, becoming a part of the community.
Julie also befriends her neighbor, Mark Evans, and his young daughter, Vanessa. Interestingly, Julie doesn’t have a guest list, but she is hopeful for a Christmas miracle to fill all eight seats by the end. After learning about her Christmas Eve plans, Mark offers to join her for dinner with his family to fill her holiday table. In an unexpected turn of events, harsh weather prevents Mark’s family from visiting Julie’s place for Christmas Eve dinner. As Julie is joined only by Mark and Vanessa, she still hopes for a Christmas miracle that would bring her table to life. The heartwarming tale of romance and miracles unfolds mostly inside Julie’s new home in a small, quaint town, with Christmas decorations and snow filling up the streets.
Where Was Who’s Coming for Christmas Filmed?
‘Who’s Coming for Christmas?’ was filmed in its entirety in British Columbia, especially in Vancouver and Abbotsford. As per reports, principal photography for the Hallmark production got underway on July 16, 2026, under the working title ‘Christmas For Eight’ and went on for a couple of weeks before wrapping up by the end of the same month.
Vancouver, British Columbia
A significant chunk of ‘Who’s Coming for Christmas?’ was reportedly shot in the sprawling city of Vancouver, with its bustling streets serving as the ideal backdrop for the festive season setting. In the strategic exterior or establishing shots, you might spot a few local landmarks, such as Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge, Harbour Centre, and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Other notable films and TV shows filmed in Hollywood North include ‘Always Be My Maybe,’ ‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,’ ‘Every Christmas Has a Story,’ ‘Life or Something Like It,’ ‘Virgin River,’ ‘Off Campus,’ and ‘Every Year After.’
Abbotsford, British Columbia
The city of Abbotsford, located near the Canada–United States border, also served as a prominent production location for the David I. Strasser directorial. During the shooting process, the cast and crew members were spotted taping many pivotal sequences in and around the Historic Downtown area, with the streets filled with fake snow. For the purpose of filming, they reportedly took over the Abbotsford City Hall at 32315 South Fraser Way and the nearby Sevenoaks Shopping Centre at 32900 South Fraser Way #201. The latter is a popular shopping mall with over 100 retail stores, services, and food establishments. In addition, the filming unit set up camp in and around the Clearbrook Library at 32320 George Ferguson Way, where they shot numerous key portions.
Who’s Coming for Christmas Cast Details
Through their chemistry-filled performances, Rhiannon Fish and Jake Foy helped bring the romantic tale of ‘Who’s Coming for Christmas?’ to life. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Rhiannon found her calling as an actor at a young age and pursued it from age 11. She also attended the Children’s Performing Company of Australia. Meanwhile, Jake is a multi-talented personality with experience in directing and producing. He has served as a director and producer on short films such as ‘Kristine & Kristine,’ ‘Before They Were Them,’ and ‘More Together.’
Rhiannon Fish as Julie Wilson
In ‘Who’s Coming for Christmas?,’ Rhiannon Fish portrays Julie Wilson, the young woman who hosts a Christmas Eve dinner for eight. Many of you might know her as April Scott from ‘Home and Away,’ as she features in more than 300 episodes. The ‘Aussie at Heart’ fame actor is also known for her portrayals of Ontari in ‘The 100,’ Tenley in ‘A Love to Remember,’ and Olivia in ‘A Royal in Paradise.’ Rhiannon’s other film credits include ‘A Splash of Love,’ ‘When Love Springs,’ ‘Polar Opposites,’ ‘The Christmas Cup,’ and ‘A Costa Rican Wedding.’
Jake Foy as Mark Evans
Jake Foy essays the character of Mark Evans, a single father and Julie’s neighbor, who helps to make her dream come true, in the Hallmark production. Widely recognized for his role as Tuff McMurray in ‘Ride,’ he also showcases his acting prowess in ‘Star Trek Beyond’ as a USSE Bridge Crew Officer, ‘Sidelined: The QB and Me’ as Mr. Justin Douglas, ‘The Chicken Sisters’ as Kenneth, ‘Designated Survivor’ as Felix Silva, and ‘Wilderness’ as Anton. Jake also appears in several movies, including ‘The Wish Swap,’ ‘Confessions of a Christmas Letter,’ ‘A Little Daytime Drama,’ and ‘When Christmas Was Young.’
‘Who’s Coming for Christmas?’ also stars Mila Morgan as Vanessa, Mark Evans’ daughter. Other talented actors who feature in the holiday film in supporting roles include Tammy Gillis as Ali, Raine Mateo as Daniela, Trezzo Mahoro as Dennis, Tom Pickett as Jim, Hannah Pederson as Courtney, and Jason Fernandes as Trevor.
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